- From a military point of view Caerphilly Castle is a masterpiece, its defences are a combination of massive moats and great , thick stone walls.
- History of Caerphilly Castle. In 1268 De Clare began work on Caerphilly to protect his lands from the Welsh threat.
- …of Glamorgan, began construction of Caerphilly Castle, but in 1270 Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (the last Welsh prince of Wales) destroyed the structure.
- Combined with the integrated system of dams and sluices, it’s easy to see why Caerphilly Castle is considered a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.
- Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortress located in the town of Caerphilly in South Wales. It is one of the largest castles in Britain and a prominent example of...
- Caerphilly Castle is a Grade I listed building and is the largest medieval castle in Wales. Its cultural and historical significance makes it one of the finest examples...
- Built in the 13th century, Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) is a lasting reminder of medieval times in modern-day Wales.
- Caerphilly was the first concentric castle built in Britain and, covering some 30 acres, is also the largest castle in Wales.
- Castle; Burgo de Caerphilly; Caerphilly; காபிலி கோட்டைமனை; Castillo más grande de Gales; château britannique; טירה בממלכה המאוחדת; kasteel in het...
- 9.30am–5pm. Location. Caerphilly Castle. ... Caerphilly Castle is open 7 days a week; tickets are available to pre-book for weekend visits only.