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Apr 22, 2018

Jasper Tudor's last stand in Wales


The Lancastrians had almost been crushed in the 'Wars of the Roses' when a battle was fought at Twthill, Caernarfon, in October 1461. Jasper Tudor, Henry Holland and their men were soon overpowered ...

and the leaders fled by sea. The rocky hill has a longer history of military use and was later a popular leisure area with views of Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. For more about the history of Twthill - including the origin of its name - use your mobile to scan the HistoryPoints QR codes below the 'Ben Twthill' sign at the entrance. Or click here