Talk:Caernarfon Castle/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Jezhotwells (talk) 02:52, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

I shall be reviewing this article against the Good Article criteria, following its nomination for Good Article status.

Disambiguations: none found. Jezhotwells (talk) 02:53, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

Linkrot: none found. Jezhotwells (talk) 02:53, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

Checking against GA criteria

GA review (see here for criteria)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

   The work cost between £20,000 and £25,000 from the start until the end of work in 1330. Can you find a modern equivalent of this cost?

   After consideration of this at Talk:St Briavels Castle/GA1, I realise that this would not be appropriate.

   Wales and England had historically been enemies, and war broke out again between England and Wales on 22 March 1282. since when?

   I think John (talk · contribs) made a good point when he copy edited that bit. Nev1 (talk) 23:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

   ... who played an important role in building the Edwardian castles in Wales. Edwardian is commonly used in the UK to refer to the period of the Edwardian era. Can this be rephrased for clarity?

   In most contexts Edwardian does mean the first decade of the 20th century, but in this instance I think it's quite clear that it refers to the reign of Edward I. Nev1 (talk) 23:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

   A temporary barricade, known as a bretagium... Can this be explained?

   Does this make things clear enough? Nev1 (talk) 21:41, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

   ''...with the most important administrative jobs in Wales usually closed to Welsh. Welsh people would be better.

   Done. Nev1 (talk) 23:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

   in 1538 it was reported that many castles in Wales were "moche ruynous and ferre in decaye for lakke of tymely reparations". needs attribution in th text, even though cited.

   Although Caernarfon Castle has been the property of the Crown since it was built, it is currently cared for by Cadw. Although wiki-linked Cadw needs explanation or expansion to "Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments".

   I've clarified Cadw's role. Nev1 (talk) 23:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

   Well referenced, all on-line references check out.

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

   Where did the stone come from, what type of stone is it?

   To repeat a comment on the talk page, what are the castle's dimensions. Can a modern plan be found?

   I had added a modern plan, but it got deleted. I asked for advice on the situation regarding derivative works from architectural plans but none was forthcoming. Due to mixed messages, I decided that it was probably not worth it. The layout is relatively simply so can be described adequately without a plan, although one would be desirable. Nev1 (talk) 23:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

   Well illustrated with appropriate imagery illustrating the text and suitable licensing or rationales.

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

   On hold for seven days for above issues to be addressed. Jezhotwells (talk) 03:16, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

   OK, thanks for the improvements, I am happy to pass this now. Jezhotwells (talk) 16:35, 2 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the review, it was helpful for improving the article. Nev1 (talk) 18:35, 3 October 2010 (UTC)