This place is so called from _Caer_, a fortress, _yn_, in, and _Arfon_,
the district opposite to Mon, or Anglesea. The ancient city was the only
station possessed by the Romans in this part of Wales; it stood about
half a mile south of the present town, where, probably, the British
dwelt. The Castle is a magnificent ruin. It was built by Edward I.
after the completion of his conquest in 1282; and as the Welsh would not
submit quietly to be governed by any but a Welsh Prince, he caused his
Queen (Eleanor) to reside here for a time, and here Edward II. was born.
The Castle has been the scene of many memorable events, and is well worth
an hour’s contemplation. Carnarvon sends one member to Parliament.—See
page 8.