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Caerphilly Castle

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Caerphilly, covering 30 acres (12.2ha), is one of the greatest surviving castles in the medieval Western world. It was a highpoint in medieval defensive architecture with its massive gatehouses and water features. It was built by Earl Gilbert de Clare, beginning in 1268, to frighten Llwelyn, the last native Prince of Wales, from fighting the Normans in the southern part of Wales. It was then used as a model for Edward I's castles in North Wales. Crafty Llwelyn seized it when it was half finished, but it was soon back in Norman hands. After Llwelyn's defeat and death, the Welsh threat substantially ended, and the castle became the administrative centre for de Clare's estates. Edward II spent time here. Caerphilly, being uncomfortable for a family residence, eventually decayed, and stone was taken to build a nearby country house. The Victorian Bute family coal money rescued and restored the castle. An informative Castles of Wales exhibition is located in one tower. Working replicas of siege engines are on the grounds. There is an AV tour available.
Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, CF8 1JL

About Caerphilly Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Caerphilly Castle
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Ploughmans Cottage - 16.2 miles from Caerphilly Castle St Florence, Dyfed Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £349

Saddlers Cottage - 16.2 miles from Caerphilly Castle St Florence, Dyfed Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £349

Cilwych Farm Cottages - 21.4 miles from Caerphilly Castle Bwlch, Powys Sleeps: 25 Stay from: £1450

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Manor Parc Country Hotel & Restaurant - 2.4 miles from Caerphilly Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £0.00

New House Country Hotel - 2.4 miles from Caerphilly Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £45.00

Quality Hotel & Suites Cardiff - 3.4 miles from Caerphilly Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £32.00

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The Hollybush with Rooms - 3.8 miles from Caerphilly Castle Machen, Glamorgan From: £40.00

The Old Post Office Restaurant with Rooms - 6.4 miles from Caerphilly Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan

Daivums Guest House - 6.5 miles from Caerphilly Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan From: £20.00

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Caerphilly
Tourist Information Centre
Lower Twyn Square
Caerphilly
Glamorgan
Wales
CF83 1JL
Tel: 029 2088 0011
Fax: 029 2086 0811
Email: tourism@caerphilly.gov.uk
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