Cardiff: Forts and Castles
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Cardiff Castle
Gothic castle with extravagant interior Cardiff Castle is a historic fortress that stands as a testament to the city of Cardiff's rich past. The castle's origins can be traced back to the Romans, who established a fort on the site in the 3rd century AD. However, the structure that visitors marvel at today is...
Castell Coch
Stately 1800s castle Nestled amidst the verdant woodlands on the outskirts of Cardiff, Castell Coch, or the 'Red Castle', emerges like a vision from a fairy tale. This 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece was designed by the renowned architect William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of...
Work of William Burges at Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle stands as a testament to the extraordinary vision of the 19th-century architect William Burges, whose work at this historic site in Cardiff, United Kingdom, continues to captivate visitors from around the world.
St Fagans Castle
St Fagans Castle, a distinguished 16th-century Elizabethan manor house, stands as a historical jewel nestled in the outskirts of Cardiff, United Kingdom. This Grade I listed building, surrounded by lush gardens and a serene landscape, offers a glimpse into the...
Morgraig Castle
Morgraig Castle is a ruined castle, which lies close to the southern borders of the county borough of Caerphilly, overlooking Cardiff in Wales.
Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace, Llandaff, which is also known as Llandaff Castle, is the ruined residence of the bishops of Llandaff. It is located a short distance to the south of Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales.
Castell Coch
Castell Coch Woodlands and Road Section is a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the north of Cardiff, Wales, significant for both its biological and geological interest. The SSSI covers an area of 17 hectares around the Victorian gothic castle of Castell Coch, 5 miles, 8 km north-west of Cardiff.
Twmpath Castle
Twmpath Castle, also known as Twmpath Motte, is a medieval motte on the southern slope of Wenallt Hill near Rhiwbina in Cardiff, Wales, which is a scheduled monument.
Lavernock Battery
Lavernock Battery was built at Lavernock Point, Wales on the recommendations of the 1860 Royal Commission during the late 1860s to protect the ports of the Severn Estuary.
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