• Even today, Caerphilly is the largest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor in size in all of Britain. One historian has described Caerphilly as “having the...
  • Caerphilly Castle is undoubtedly one of the mightiest fortresses in Wales – and perhaps one of the grandest Medieval buildings in Western Europe.
  • History of Caerphilly Castle. In 1268 De Clare began work on Caerphilly to protect his lands from the Welsh threat.
  • 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...
  • Did you know? Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and the second-largest castle in Europe, after Windsor Castle in the UK.
  • Though the focus of many Welsh attacks, Caerphilly Castle has remained a formidable fortress and perhaps one of the greatest strongholds of all-time.
  • Situated in the town of Caerphilly, in South Wales, this medieval stronghold is the second largest in the UK, surpassed only by Windsor Castle.
  • Caerphilly Castle in south Wales stands proud amongst the medieval fortifications and strongholds in the United Kingdom and is classed among the finest in.
  • Caerphilly, castle town and urban area (from 2011 built-up area), Caerphilly county borough, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southern Wales.
  • Aerial view of Caerphilly Castle in 1947 Caerphilly Castle in 1947, courtesy of the RCAHMW and its Coflein website.