Harlech
Harlech is a seaside resort and community in the north-west Wales county of Gwynedd. Prior to 1974 it was in the historical borders of Merionethshire The community lies on Tremadog Bay in the centre of Gwynedd within the Snowdonia National Park. It has actually been in the unitary authority of Gwynedd given that 1996, and also prior to that in the Meirionydd Area of the 1974 County of Gwynedd. Of its population of 1,447, 51 percent constantly talk the Welsh language. Its landmark Harlech Castle was begun in 1283 by Edward I of England, recorded by Owain Glyndwr, as well as in the 1480s a stronghold of Henry Tudor. It was built on a high cliff face beside the sea, yet coastline modifications mean it currently exists regarding half a mile (800 m) inland. New housing has actually been constructed in the reduced community location and also in the high town around the purchasing road, church as well as castle. The two areas are connected by a high, winding road called "Twtil".