After 1282, quest of Edward I to capture north Wales included the construction of Beaumaris Castle in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales. The castle was likely originally planned to be built in 1284, but financial constraints caused this to be postponed, and construction did not start until 1295, after the Madog ap Llywelyn rebellion. Under leadership of James of St George, a sizable workforce was used in the early years. However, finance for the project was quickly diverted by invasion of Scotland by E ... (Read More)