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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Caerphilly.htm TourUK - Caerphilly Castle Covering a site of thirty acres, this concentric castle was constructed by Henry 3rd to quell the Welsh and resisted attacks by Llywelyn in 1270 and 1271. Look at colour photography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/358.html Gatehouse - Caerphilly Castle Scrutinize 13th century major stone castle built in rectangular enclosure with towers. Peruse extensive design and architectural notes. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/431.html Gatehouse - Morgraig Castle Possibly erected by the Anglo-Norman de Clare lords of Glamorgan in 13th century, this castle is protected by pentagonal enclosure. Includes web links and bibliography. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/caerphil.html Castles of Wales - Caerphilly Castle Research one of the classic medieval castles in Europe and one of the largest in UK. Find out about Gilbert de Clare and why he built it, and Bute family who renovated it in the 1950s. |
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http://vi.uh.edu/pages/caerphilly/caerphillytxt1.html Welsh Castle Tours - Caerphilly Castle Study this colour photograph of exterior of castle showing the famous leaning tower. Plus very short potted history. |
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http://www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk/caerphilly.htm Great Castles of Wales - Caerphilly Peruse history of castle built using concentric design and major water fortifications that made it almost impregnable. Plus series of photographs, plan of castle, and location map. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Caerphilly.htm TourUK - Caerphilly Pore over castle built in 30 acres eight miles from Cardiff started by Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford. Plus find out why it is in current poor state. |
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http://www.data-wales.co.uk/castle5.htm Data Wales - Caerphilly Castle Appraise this south Wales castle that offers what is probably the best example of concentric fortification together large moat. Plus collection of large siege engines. |
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http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/C/castle/cap_main.html Channel4 - Caerphilly Castle Read about 'Red', the builder of this castle in the 13th century, who wished to reinforce his claim on this part of south Wales. Also study photographs and 'time line'. |
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http://www.medieval-castles.net/welsh/caerphilly.htm Medieval Castles - Caerphilly Sample short history of castle built in the 13th century and read about collection of medieval siege engines. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/caerphilly/caerphilly.php CastleXplorer - Caerphilly Castle Study this castle started in 1268 by 'Red Gilbert' de Clare, that is the biggest in Wales set in total of 30 acres. Also view photos included large moat, site plan, and opening details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/171/castellcoch.htm CastleUK - Castle Coch Research the original site of Norman fortified castle on earthwork motte now built over by Victorian mock castle. Plus a colour photograph and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/171/vancastle.htm CastleUK - Van Castle Review site of Norman fortification where a railway line separates the ruined bailey from the motte. Look at colour photography of vegetation covered site and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/171/caerphillycastle.htm
CastleUK - Caerphilly Castle Scrutinize huge concentric stone-built castle commissioned by Gilbert de Clare with additional defences supplied by lake on two sides. Includes some colour images and location map. |
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