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Geese in front of Caerphilly Castle in Wales

The gorgeous Caerphilly Castle with a very calm moat in Wales

Seen from the north side of Caerphilly Castle, in the centre of Caerphilly, South Wales, the imposing gatehouse towers above the moat. Castell Caerffili (in Welsh) was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked by Llewellyn! Construction was then recommenced in 1271 creating the largest castle in ground area in Wales!

Looking over the moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili in Welsh) situated in the centre of the County Borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The image was captured during a late September afternoon after heavy rain showers. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 and now It is the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes these days are a haven for wildlife rather than for defence!

Looking across the moat of this wonderful castle in the centre of Caerphilly in Wales to its massive south facing walls and towers. The castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain! Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Looking across the moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerfili) on a bright, snowy December day. The moat is, as usual, crowded with gulls and geese, many standing mon the ice that has formed on the water. This formidable castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd. Begun in 1268, it is the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

Across the lake lie the north walls and towers of Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) in the centre of the town of Caerphilly, South Wales. Water surrounds this castle in the form of lakes and a moat. The castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain! Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The gatehouse and walls of Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) in Caerphilly, South Wales, seen from across the moat. The castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain! Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

A view of Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) in Caerphilly, South Wales, from the western end of the surrounding lakes and moat. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 and now It is the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes are now a haven for wildlife.

Looking across the moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerfili) on a bright, snowy December day. This formidable castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268, it is the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

A view of Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) in Caerphilly, South Wales,from the western end of the surrounding lakes and moat. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 and now It is the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes are now a haven for wildlife.

A digital coloured pencil drawing of the gatehouse and walls of Caerphilly Castle as seen from across the moat. This formidable castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain.

The gatehouse and walls of Caerphilly Castle seen from across the moat from the town. This formidable castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

A pastel-finished image of Caerphilly Castle with its attendant geese on the banks of the moat. The castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

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Looking over the moat and outer defences to the walkway leading to the western gateway into Caerphilly Castle in the centre of Caerphilly, Wales. The castle was built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn ap Gruffudd, Begun in 1268 - it was immediately attacked! Building was recommenced in 1271 and it is now the largest castle in ground area in Wales and the second largest castle in Britain!

Looking over the surrounding moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili) in Caerphilly, Wales. This shows the leaning tower - leaning since 1648! Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 - the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes are now a haven for wildlife.

The formidable gatehouse at Caerphilly Castle in South Wales. Caerphilly Castle, or Castell Caerfili in Welsh, is situated in the centre of the town. It dates from the 13th century when it was constructed by Gilbert de Clare as a means of conquering Glamorgan and is one of the earliest concentric castles in Britain. It is surrounded by defensive lakes which form the moat over which a bridge leads to this, the main gatehouse.

Caerphilly Castle, or Castell Caerfili in Welsh, is situated in the centre of the County Borough of Caerphilly in South Wales. It dates from the 13th century when it was constructed by Gilbert de Clare with work starting in in 1268.It was intended as a means of conquering Glamorgan and is one of the earliest concentric castles in Britain. It is surrounded by defensive lakes which form the moat. At the end of the C15th and into the C16th it fell into decline. However, the Marquesses of Bute acquired the castle in the C18th and gradually restoration began. This image was captured one afternoon in early March during a stormy period of weather. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

A digital treatment of an original photograph of Caerphilly Castle in South Wales, UK.

Looking over the moat to Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili in Welsh) in the County Borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. Captured late in the afternoon as shadows are lengthening. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare in order to secure this part of Wales from being taken over by the Welsh leader Llewellyn, building was begun in 1268 and it was immediately attacked! Building was then recommenced in 1271 and now It is the largest castle in ground area in Wales! Its surrounding moat and lakes are now a haven for wildlife.

Caerphilly Castle Brecon Beacons National Park A vintage park badge design of Caerphilly Castle and moat within Brecon Beacons National Park, Caerphilly, South Wales United Kingdom.

Caerphilly Castle, or Castell Caerfili in Welsh, is situated in the centre of the County Borough of Caerphilly in South Wales. It dates from the 13th century when it was constructed by Gilbert de Clare as a means of conquering Glamorgan and is one of the earliest concentric castles in Britain. It is surrounded by defensive lakes which form the moat. This monochrome image was captured one afternoon in early March during a stormy period of weather.