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	Criccieth Town Website, hotels, bed and breakfast, restaurants, cottages, holidays, vacations.
		Criccieth is an ideal location for holidays and vacations to suit all.
		Criccieths existence arose in about 1230a.d when the first part of the castle began to take shape, some 30 years later the castle size doubled with the addition of another wall and tower.
		In the early thirteenth century Criccieth was little more than a church and a few houses beside the newly erected castle.
	www.criccieth.co.uk (692 words)

	UK Castle Guide - Criccieth Castle
		Criccieth Castle is a combination of Welsh and English remains.
		It is thought that Criccieth's castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century, which is rather late for initiating a castle at a particular site in Wales.
		The earliest mention of any type of stronghold on the craggy rock is to be found in the Welsh chronicles, the Brut y Tywysogyon, in the year 1239, when Gruffydd ap Llywelyn (son of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, or "the Great") was imprisoned in the castle by his half-brother, Dafydd.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Criccieth&offset=30 (447 words)

	Home - Criccieth Golf Club
		Criccieth is a small attractive holiday resort situated on Tremadog Bay.
		It is known as "The Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia".
		Criccieth Golf Club was founded in 1905 and is situated approximately one mile inland from the town centre.
	www.cricciethgolfclub.co.uk (284 words)

	The Barn & The Stable traditional Welsh cottages near Criccieth, North Wales
		Criccieth and the area surrounding it, is full of tourist attractions.
		Without leaving Criccieth there is the castle itself to visit, to walk in the footsteps of Welsh history, or perhaps just to look at the view.
		The remains of Criccieth Castle are partly of Welsh and partly of English construction, and date from the reign of Llewelyn the Great (1200 -1240), the entrance is opposite Castle Square.
	www.cricciethcottages.co.uk (687 words)

	CastleXplorer - Criccieth Castle
		Criccieth Castle stands on a headland above the seaside town of Criccieth.
		Criccieth Castle was built for Llywelyn the Great in the 1230's.
		Criccieth Castle was besieged, but its coastal location meant it could receive supplies by sea and it was able to survive the siege.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /wales/criccieth/criccieth.php (311 words)

	Criccieth Castle
		The earliest mention of a stronghold on the craggy outcrop is to be found in the Welsh chronicles, the Brut y Tywysogyon, in the year 1239, when Gruffydd ap Llywelyn (son of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, or "the Great") was imprisoned in the castle by his half-brother, Dafydd.
		The entrance to Criccieth Castle is now somewhat obscured by homes which line the narrow approach road, however, CADW has built an entry facility which is helpful in orienting you as you prepare to climb the short but steep path to the monumental gatehouse.
		Today Criccieth Castle is in the hands of CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments, which continues to preserve it for our education and exploration.
	www.castlewales.com /criccth.html (2238 words)

	Visitors Guide
		Criccieth must surely enjoy one of the most beautiful locations to be found anywhere.
		Criccieth castle dominates the town standing high on its rocky perch and is a must visit.
		The beaches are a mixture of sand and pebble with a rocky area at the far end of the eastern beach exposing rock pools at low tide.
	www.criccieth.co.uk /html/visitors_guide.html (444 words)

	Criccieth
		Criccieth also benefits from warm summers and mild winters as it is situated in the path of the Gulf Stream.
		Criccieth Fair is held twice in the summer months where there are rides, stalls, shows and competitions as well as activities on the beach.
		During the summer months, Criccieth is always blooming with beautifully decorated hanging baskets and displays of the most beautiful flowers and has been winner of a number of local competitions.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /cricciethbandb/page4.html (285 words)

	Criccieth Castle
		Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark.
		Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England.
		Originally a stronghold of the native Welsh princes, Criccieth was later annexed and added to by the English monarch, Edward I. Both sides obviously had a high regard for Criccieth's strategic siting, on a rocky peninsula overlooking Tremadog Bay.
	www.porthmadog.com /cricc.html (405 words)

	GENUKI: Criccieth
		"CRICCIETH, (or Crickeith, or Cricaeth), a parish and municipal borough in the hundred of Evionydd, in the county of Carnarvon, 2 miles W. of Tref-llys.
		Criccieth : the pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia.
		Criccieth Urban District Council, records 1799-1974 "The Borough of Criccieth (Cricieth), established in the 13th century, became a Corporation in 1833 and an Urban Sanitary Authority in 1873......"
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/CAE/Criccieth (456 words)

	Welcome to The Lion Hotel, Criccieth, Gwynedd.
		Situated on the Criccieth Village Green commanding magnificent views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel which dates back to 1731 has been tastefully developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the Hotel it is today offering a unique personal service of friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.
		Criccieth itself is an unspoilt seaside town facing due south, with two glorious beaches divided by the headland, on which sits the 700-year-old castle.
		Criccieth is now easily accessible, both by road and rail with the new expressway now completed - linked to the M56 and then M6, or the M54 and then A5 from the Midlands and South.
	www.lionhotelcriccieth.co.uk /index.shtml (478 words)

	Criccieth: Blooming Lovely!
		It is really blooming lovely in Criccieth for many months of the year, starting with snowdrops in early January through to the last of the flowering roses at Christmas.
		Criccieth has also taken part in the "Wales in Bloom" competition in recent years and has already been quite successful its category.
		It certainly is an unexpected surprise for visitors to Criccieth, although it sadly looks a bit of a mess when the flowers die down in late summer.
	www.criccieth.fslife.co.uk /blooming.html (385 words)

	Criccieth Lifeboat Station Website - Home
		As the lifeboat reached Criccieth at 2318 information was received that the man had been found safe and well ashore.
		Our lifeboat station is located in the small seaside resort of Criccieth and covers the north eastern corner of Cardigan Bay.
		Alterations took place to the boathouse at the end of August 2007 to accommodate this new lifeboat.
	www.cricciethlifeboat.org.uk /1.html (415 words)

	Tourist Attractions in Snowdonia Wales - Visit Criccieth Castle!
		Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark.
		Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England.
		Criccieth's convoluted history, part Welsh, part Edwardian, gives it a character rare amongst the castles of Wales.
	www.star-attractions.co.uk /attractions/cadw/criccieth/criccieth.htm (357 words)

	Criccieth Hotels, Criccieth Accommodation HOTELS.UK.COM
		Try Criccieth Hotels in Criccieth, we have the cheapest accommodation guides with the facility to help you search for the perfect holiday or weekend break in Criccieth, check hotel availabilty to give yourself a well deserved rest in Criccieth.
		Min Y Gaer Hotel is a ten bedroomed family run hotel which is conveniently situated close to the amenities within the town of Criccieth.
		Situated on the Criccieth Village Green commanding magnificent views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel which dates back to 1731 has been tastefully developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the Hotel it is today offering a unique personal service of friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.
	www.hotels.uk.com /uk/Gwynedd/Criccieth-hotels.htm (905 words)

	Criccieth Town, it's history and a short description (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Criccieth is only a short distance from some of the loveliest country and of the most famous places in all Wales.
		Criccieth is lovely in summer and spring, but you can come in winter, for the climate is mild enough to grow Camellias and Mimosa out of doors.
		I recommend Criccieth to you, not at second-hand, but from my own personal experience, for I have spent my holidays there most of my life and found it unbeatable'.
	www.mygarden.me.uk /criccieth.htm (314 words)

	CRICCIETH : Today
		Criccieth remains an intact commercial and residential community with all the associated services and facilities of a small town, although it is being squeezed by the superstores being built all over the country, even as far a this corner of Wales.
		Criccieth is not a market town, but a Fair Day is traditionally held once in May and again in June each year.
		Criccieth may naturally be visited at any time of year, but it is really at its best in the months from late spring through to the autumn, when the days are longer and all the facilities are open.
	www.the-chapel-of-art.freeserve.co.uk /criccieth1.html (523 words)

	UK Diving Places To Dive (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If you are prepared to dive long and shallow – it can be difficult to exceed 8m or so – then Criccieth can be a fascinating and rewarding shore dive, despite it being over a sandy sea-bed.
		Criccieth is easily reached by a number of routes which skirt or pass through Snowdonia.
		Easiest is from the north coast – simply leave the A55 coast road at Bangor for Caernarfon, continue through Caernarfon and follow the signs for Porthmadog, Criccieth is clearly signposted from this road about 5 miles before Porthmadog.
	www.ukdiving.co.uk /places/coastal/articles/criccieth.htm (624 words)

	Criccieth Castle
		Before a relief voyage set out, Harlech and Criccieth were both in danger due to their distance from the other English strongholds. Their garrisons were boosted by the English settlers in the boroughs, and by a patrol of 6 Irish and 9 loyal Welsh horsemen; Robert Hachet was Criccieth's sub-constable during the siege.
		notable later constable of Criccieth was Hywel ap Gryffd - Sir Howel of the Battle-Axe - who fought for Edward III at Crecy in 1346. At this period, the constable was probably accommodated in the Leyburn Tower (the SE tower).
		1404 saw Criccieth captured by the welsh rebel Owain Glyndwr, who sacked and burned the castle, ending it's interesting and varied history of military use.
	www.castlewales.com /criccth2.html (397 words)

	BBC - North West Wales Criccieth - Index
		Criccieth was home to this giant of 20th century politics.
		Follow this route to walks in the Criccieth area.
		This is your website for Criccieth, so if you'd like to add an article, photo or other item, get in touch.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northwest/sites/criccieth (204 words)

	Bronaber - Holiday Destination Criccieth
		Criccieth is a picturesque, quiet and romantic seaside village situated at the south coast of the Lleyn peninsula.
		The "southern portal" to the peninsula is dominated by the castle sitting upon a seaside rock.
		It has been Welsh in the 13th century, before it was taken over and changed by the English under Edward I. The Welsh rebel prince and hero Owain Glyndwr took the castle in 1404 and only 50 years later the castle lay in ruins as it stilld does today.
	ebasic.easily.co.uk /04E021/057025/criccieth.html (396 words)

	:: Gwynedd.com :: Locations ::
		Criccieth has a history dating back to the early 13th century, with the construction of Criccieth Castle, by Llywelyn The Great.
		Criccieth is a quiet, pleasant town and an ideal base to discover the delights of Gwynedd.
		The Marine Hotel in Criccieth first opened its doors to welcome guests more than one hundred years ago in the heyday of the town’s popularity, when Victorian visitors had a penchant for ‘taking to.....
	www.gwynedd.com /locations.php?l=4 (391 words)

	LOCATE Wales, Gwynedd, Criccieth
		The villages and hamlets of Llanystumdwy, Rhôslan and Pentrefelin are Criccieth's nearest neighbours.
		Criccieth and District is in turn served by the old port towns of
		Criccieth enjoys a temperate, maritime climate, so frost and snow are rare in the winter.
	www.the-chapel-of-art.freeserve.co.uk /criccieth_location.html (559 words)

	Criccieth Castle, Harlech Castle and Castell Y Bere (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Criccieth Castle, Harlech Castle and Castell Y Bere
		Criccieth Castle, situated on a rocky promontory in the north-eastern part of Cardigan Bay, was built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in the 1230s.
		A view of Criccieth and the promontory from across the water to the east.
	www.greydragon.org /trips/Wales2004/index5.html (418 words)

	criccieth north wales
		Criccieth is a small seaside town in Gwynedd North Wales located on the Lleyn Peninsula between the towns of Porthmadog and Pwllheli.
		The West Beach of Criccieth which faces south, consists of pebbles broken by small patches of sand.
		Criccieth is a great place for a true family holiday.
	criccieth-wales.tripod.com (295 words)

	Criccieth Castle
		It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war.
		Originally a stronghold of the native Welsh princes, Criccieth was later annexed and added to by the English monarch, Edward I. Both sides obviously had a high regard for Criccieth's strategic siting, on a rocky peninsula overlooking Tremadog Bay.
		Its fate was finally sealed in 1404 when the Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr captured and burnt the castle (even today, the walls still bear evidence of scorching).
	www.harlech.com /criccieth.html (405 words)

	Criccieth photographs, maps, books & memories
		" Criccieth was a Welsh fortress, and was probably completed in the early 13th century by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth.
		Criccieth was a Welsh fortress, and was probably completed in the early 13th century by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth.
		Criccieth became something of a hybrid: an Edwardian inner ward inside what was essentially a Welsh outer ward.
	www.francisfrith.com /archive/wales/Criccieth (334 words)

	Property to buy in Criccieth
		Situated in the coastal town of Criccieth and enjoying superb views of the Castle, sea and Meirioneth mountains beyond.
		Situated on the outskirts of Criccieth and enjoying a tranquil private position being surrounded by mature trees and woodland.
		A rare opportunity to purchase a five bedroom detached residence in a sought after area of Criccieth with views of Criccieth castle and Cardigan Bay.
	www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--criccieth--gwynedd.rsp/svr/3010 (326 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| North West Wales \| Forum after Criccieth disorder
		Councillor Price told a special meeting of Criccieth town council that the publicity surrounding the incident had damaged the character of the town.
		Initial figures released by the police said up to 300 people had been involved in the disturbance, but subsequently they said the figure was between 15 and 20.
		The incident was nothing to do with Criccieth Festival which was held on the same weekend, Mr Price said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/wales/north_west/5144920.stm (340 words)

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