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1. cadw.gov.wales › visit › places-to-visitCastell Coch | Cadw

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   Castell Coch is a Victorian masterpiece of architecture and decoration, built on the site of a 13th-century hunting lodge. Explore its history, facilities, opening times and conservation work at this popular attraction near Cardiff.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Castell_CochCastell Coch - Wikipedia

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   Castell Coch occupies a stretch of woodland on the slopes above the village of Tongwynlais and the River Taff, about 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) north-west of the centre of Cardiff. The architecture is High Victorian Gothic Revival in style, influenced by contemporary 19th-century French restorations.

4. www.visitwales.com › castell-coch-cadw-516101Castell Coch (Cadw) | VisitWales

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   Castell Coch is a Victorian masterpiece of architecture and decoration, built by the Marquess of Bute on a 13th-century castle site. Explore the rich interiors, the mock-medieval towers and the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr.

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6. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g6950031CASTELL COCH: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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   While resting on ancient foundations, Castell Coch (Red Castle) is relatively modern, the by-product of a vivid Victorian imagination, assisted by untold wealth. The Middle Ages fascinated the Victorians as much as the Victorians fascinate us today.

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7. castellcoch.comCastell Coch

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   Oct 1, 2020 · CastellCoch.com is a website that showcases various aspects of Castell Coch, a 19th century gothic revival castle in Cardiff. You can find art projects, historical information, stunning photos and tips for visiting this fairytale landmark.

8. walesguidebook.com › castles › south-walesCastell Coch: Information and Visitors Guide - Wales Guidebook

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   Oct 9, 2023 · Castell Coch is a stunning Victorian castle with red walls, turrets, and lavish interiors. Learn about its history, architecture, and enjoy the woodland trails around it.

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   When was Castell Coch built?

   • The original castle at Castell Coch is thought to have been constructed in the late 11th century. It was built to defend Cardiff and control the land around the river Taff. English nobleman, Gilbert de Clare, built a new castle between 1267 and 1277 to protect his land. This castle was probably destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314.

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   What is Castell Coch known for?

   • The area has unusual rock outcrops, which show the point where Devonian Old Red Sandstone and Carboniferous Limestone beds meet; the Castell Coch Quarry is in the vicinity. The area is protected as the Castell Coch Woodlands and Road Section Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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   Who manages Castell Coch?

   • Castell Coch is managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service. Explore creative projects inspired by this Cardiff landmark. Investigate the history of the 19th century gothic revival fantasy. Browse fantastic images captured by photographers from all over the world.

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   Who inherited Castell Coch?

   • The site was acquired in 1766 by John Stuart, the 4th Earl of Bute and later the 1st Marquess of Bute, when he married Lady Charlotte Windsor. John Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute, inherited the castle in 1848. George Clark surveyed Castell Coch in 1850 and published the first major scholarly work about the castle.

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   Where is Castell Coch?

   • Two stained-glass panels from the demolished chapel, lost since 1901, were rediscovered at an auction in 2010 and were bought by Cadw for £125,000 in 2011. Castell Coch occupies a stretch of woodland on the slopes above the village of Tongwynlais and the River Taff, about 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) north-west of the centre of Cardiff.

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   Is Castell Coch a real castle?

   • The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the High Victorian era. But it’s no exotic folly. Underneath the mock-medieval trappings you can still trace the impressive remains of a 13th-century castle, once used as a hunting lodge by the ruthless Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare.

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10. castellcoch.com › historyHistory – Castell Coch

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    Learn about the origins, rebuilding and modern use of Castell Coch, a Gothic Revival castle in Cardiff. Explore the postcards of the castle and its surroundings from the late 19th century to the present.