Caerphilly Castle - Cadw
WEBOct 26, 2011 · Planning to visit Caerphilly Castle? Use our handy map to make the most of your visit!
Caerphilly Castle - Wikipedia
WEBCaerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers.
Caerphilly Castle: Information & Visitors Guide - Wales Guidebook
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales. It occupies roughly 30 acres and is surrounded by two vast artificial lakes. The central island is reached through a drawbridge and a pair of gatehouses.
Caerphilly Castle
WEBUnearthing a sleeping giant. Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. With towers to explore, a maze to negotiate, a dragon’s den and the grandness of The Great Hall to discover; Caerphilly Castle offers the perfect playground for budding historians.
Caerphilly Castle – Access Guide - Cadw
WEBThe visitor centre and accessing the monument. The visitor centre is at the front of the castle and is approached by a flat and paved path. On exiting the visitor centre there is a short moderately steep incline and a wooden bridge to enter the main body of the castle.
Caerphilly Castle - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 11, 2020 · Caerphilly Castle (aka Caerffili), located in South Wales, was first built between 1268 and 1290 CE. The largest medieval castle in Wales, Caerphilly was built with a concentric design by Gilbert de Clare (1243-1295 CE) as …
Caerphilly Castle – Everything You Need to Know - The Welsh Castle …
WEBMar 28, 2022 · Caerphilly Castle is the biggest castle in Wales. Here is everything you need to know about visiting and exploring Caerphilly Castle.
Caerphilly Castle
WEBCaerphilly Castle is one of the great medieval castles of western Europe. Several factors give it this pre-eminence - its immense size (1.2h), making it the largest in Britain after Windsor, its large-scale use of water for defence and the fact that it is the first truly concentric castle in Britain.
Caerphilly Castle - The Castle Guide
WEBCaerphilly Castle Details. Caerphilly Castle, famous ruins of massive C13 castle of de Clares abandoned by C15. Closest To: Caerphilly. Access: Chargeable Public Access. Caerphilly Castle is a massive 13th century castle built for the Earl of Gloucester when he decided to annex a large part of the Welsh-held lands of Upper Glamorgan.
More about Caerphilly Castle - Cadw
WEBIf you want to know how one of the truly great fortresses of medieval Europe actually worked, come to Caerphilly. This is not just a picturesque ruin. It’s history in action. Here you can marvel at the reflooded lakes and the four types of siege engine, all the replicas in perfect working order and ready to fire.