Historic sites in Wales
If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Wales and the surrounding area then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.
There’s a fantastic selection of
Historic Sites in Wales and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. Once you’ve explored the
Historic Sites in Wales you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.
Our database of historic places is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other
Historic Sites in Wales, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our Explore page.
Historical sites in Wales: Regional Index
Historical sites in Wales : Site Index
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Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle was to be the largest of King Edward’s iron ring of castles intended to encircle Wales.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
The Big Pit National Coal Museum in Wales tells the story of the British coal industry.
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Caer Gybi
Caer Gybi hosts the remains of a small Roman fort and naval base which formed part of the local Roman defences of the area in the latter Roman Empire period.
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Caerleon Roman Fortress
Caerleon Roman Fortress is home to what is said to be Europe’s only viewable Roman Legionary Barracks.
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Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is a stunning medieval stronghold in Wales built by Edward I and listed by UNESCO.
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is a vast thirteenth century Anglo-Norman stronghold built to defend against Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.
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Caerwent Roman Town
Caerwent Roman Town is home to the ruins of the once thriving Roman settlement of Venta Silurum.
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Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is a medieval complex comprised of a range of styles and with a diverse history dating back to the Romans.
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Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle was one of a ring of medieval strongholds built by King Edward I.
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Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village is a recreation of a 14th century Welsh village.
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Denbigh Castle
Denbigh Castle is one of the ring of castles built by King Edward I in order to establish his dominance over Wales.
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Din Lligwy
Din Lligwy is the site of a prehistoric settlement in Anglesey in Wales.
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Harlech Castle
Harlech Castle is a dramatic medieval stronghold and one of a ring of imposing castles built by Edward I in his conquest of Wales.
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Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Castle is a Norman masterpiece which still stands majestically in the calm Welsh countryside as a reminder of the tumultuous Anglo-Welsh past.
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Manorbier Castle
Described as the most pleasant spot in Wales, Manorbier is a well preserved medieval castle located on the Welsh coast in Pembrokeshire.
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Monnow Bridge
Monnow Bridge is a 13th century fortified bridge and the only one in Britain whose gate tower still stands in place.
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National Museum Cardiff
The National Museum Cardiff has a diverse collection ranging from art to natural history and archaeology.
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Powis Castle
Powis Castle was built by Welsh princes in the early thirteenth century and has maintained much of its exterior grandeur.
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Raglan Castle
Raglan Castle is the dramatic ruin of a 15th century castle destroyed in the English Civil War.
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Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan Castle was one of the iron ring of strongholds built by Edward I in his conquest of Wales.
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St Fagans National History Museum
St Fagans National History Museum is a unique open-air museum of the history of Wales.
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The Judges Lodgings
The Judges Lodgings in Presteigne is a living museum of its own history as a Victorian courthouse and judges’ lodgings.
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Wales National Roman Legion Museum
The Wales National Roman Legion Museum explores the history and legacy of the Roman Empire’s furthest outpost.
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