Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 19th century(?). Artist: Unknown

Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 19th century(?). Artist: Unknown

2-321-475 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 19th century(?). Mainly built between 1268 and 1271, Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and the second biggest in Britain, after Windsor. It was built by Gilbert de Clare as a stronghold during his dispute with Llewellyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd. The castle was captured by the forces of Owain Glyndwr on two occasions during his revolt against the English, in 1403 and 1405.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Landscape

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Wales Caerphilly Caerphilly

  1. 51 35 00 N , 003 13 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Artistic Representations Landscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4644x2324
File Size : 31,620kb


Aliases

  1. 0580019422
  1. 2-321-475
  1. 2321475

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