Caerphilly Castle [6]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 2 Sep 2022

An information board in the Great Hall. Caerphilly Castle, occupying some 30 acres (12 hectares), is the second largest medieval fortification in the United Kingdom. Located in the centre of the town of Caerphilly, some 7 miles north of Cardiff, the castle was built in the 13th century. Constructed mainly of local pennant sandstone with dressings of Sutton stone and of Jurassic limestone. The core of the castle, including the luxurious accommodation, was built on a central island, surrounded by several artificial lakes. By the mid 14th century, the castle was essentially disused, although it was maintained until the late 15th century. The ruins were acquired by the Bute family in 1776 and the 3rd and 4th Marquesses carried out the full restoration. In 1950 the castle and grounds were given to the state and the water defences were re-flooded. Now in the care of Cadw, the castle is open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=13539 A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/sam/FullReport?lang=&id=2848

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