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Castell Coch

A Grade I Listed Building in Tongwynlais, Cardiff

Castell Coch

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The stone "talus" at the bottom of the wall encases the Norman motte. Although much of the superstructure of the castle is Victorian fantasy (and none the worse for that) the reconstruction was generally based on the then existing ruined walls.

Uploaded by William Rogers
on 22 June 2012

Photo ID: 50272
Building ID: 300013644
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