Administrative Center
Beyond its military function, Beaumaris served as an administrative hub for English authority on Anglesey, facilitating tax collection, law enforcement, and settlement of English colonists.
Military Garrison
The castle housed a substantial garrison to deter Welsh uprisings and defend against any external threats, including potential sea attacks.
Incomplete Construction and Challenges
Interruptions and Delays
Despite its grand design, Beaumaris Castle was never fully completed. Construction was halted due to financial constraints, political pressures, and the outbreak of renewed conflict in Wales.
By the early 14th century, the castle’s walls and defenses were largely finished, but many internal buildings and fortifications remained incomplete.
Welsh Revolts
The Welsh revolt led by Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294–95 and later uprisings strained English resources and interrupted construction projects, including Beaumaris. shutdown123