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Caerphilly Castle
Castillo de Caerphilly
Caerphilly Castle (Castle Street, Caerphilly) – located just 25 minutes (8 miles) north of Cardiff, this 13th century castle was built by Anglo-Norman lord Gilbert ‘the Red’ de Clare, who had it surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands. He also built the original Castell Coch, ‘Red Castle’, located the other side of Caerphilly mountain. Incurring extensive damage during the English Civil War, this castle was renovated in more recent times, allowing tourists to visit. It’s also a great backdrop for TV and film. It secured a starring role recently in the popular BBC TV series Merlin.