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This stone behemoth, surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands was the brainchild of Gilbert 'the Red' de Clare, a redheaded nobleman of Norman descent. He also built the original Castell Coch, 'Red Castle', located the other side of Caerphilly mountain. Gilbert de Clare and Llywelyn ap Gruffydd were contemporaries at war and early attempts by Gilbert to build a castle were thwarted by the Welsh prince. Gilbert eventually won through and built a mammoth stronghol
11:00 to 16:00 Free entry 01443 336000
Caerphilly Castle - Cadw Castle Street, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF83 1JD
Sat 13 Sep 2014 and Sun 14 Sep 2014
Website:
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
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