Caerphilly Castle, Glamorgan

Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) is a mediæval fortification in Caerphilly, Glamorgan. It was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Caerphilly.
CADW Scheduled Monument GM002.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Castell Caerffili
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.576387,-3.2210206
Grid Reference: ST 1548 8709
Community (Civil Parish): Caerphilly C
Council Area: Caerphilly CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65547
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Caerphilly_Castle,_Glamorgan_65547

Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q682601

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Caerphilly_Castle

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