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   Cardiff Castle / Castell Caerdydd, Cardiff. 28,970 likes · 1,028 talking about this · 295,876 were here. Discover 2000 years of history at the heart of Cardiff / Darganfyddwch 2000 o flynyddoedd o...

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   Cardiff Castle / Castell Caerdydd, Cardiff. 28,829 likes · 131 talking about this · 293,428 were here. Discover 2000 years of history at the heart of...

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   Cardiff Castle, Cardiff. 566 likes. There are special events throughout the year, a medieval jousting tournament, the summer solstice evenings with Shakespeare, Medieval Mêlee at the height of the...

4. walesguidebook.com › castles › south-walesDid You Know? 10 Facts About Cardiff Castle - Wales Guidebook

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   • A fortification has sat on the site since the Roman era. Although the current structure dates to medieval times, it is thought that a fortification has stood on the site since 55AD during the Roman era1.
   • The city is named after the castle, not vice versa. You might think that Cardiff Castle is named after the city of Cardiff, but it’s actually the city that gets its name from the castle.
   • It used to be much closer to the sea. The reason that the Romans built a fort here was to protect against pirates. Back then, the sea came in much closer so the fort would have overlooked their harbour2.
   • The castle was originally made from timber. Cardiff Castle is a motte and bailey design. This means that there’s a small mound, known as a motte, with a keep on top.

5. theculturetrip.com › europe › united-kingdomThings You Didn't Know About Cardiff Castle - Culture Trip

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   Jan 24, 2017 · Discover the story behind the Arab Room in Cardiff Castle. From its erection almost two millennia ago to its role in WWII and the Euro 2016 celebrations here are the facts about Cardiff Castle you may not know.

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6. www.cardiffcastle.comCardiff Castle • Wales' Capital Castle

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   Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance, walk through our gates and you will discover a story 2,000 years in the making. From the Roman occupation of Britain to the Norman Conquest, through civil war turbulence, a Victorian transformation and even the terrors of World War 2, these ...

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   What are some interesting facts about Cardiff Castle?

   • Cardiff Castle has long been an icon of the Welsh capital with a remarkable history spanning 2,000 years and passing through many noble families. I recently took a tour of the castle grounds and, in this guide, I’m going to uncover some of the interesting facts about Cardiff Castle that you might not know. 1.

   Did You Know? 10 Facts About Cardiff Castle - Wales Guidebook

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   Who built Cardiff Castle?

   • Cardiff Castle is steeped in more than 2000 years of history. Built around 55 AD, the Roman fort, or castrum, was once part of a system of frontier posts from a legion based at Caerleon, founded by the Roman general Julius Frontinus upon his conquest of the Silures – a powerful and warlike tribe of ancient Britain that occupied South Wales.

   Things You Didn't Know About Cardiff Castle - Culture Trip

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   What happened to Cardiff Castle during the Civil War?

   • Civil war erupts between the Royalist supporters of King Charles I and Parliament, Cardiff changes hands several times during the conflict. Although the Castle was fortunately spared the post war slighting that many others were subjected to, the Keep is so badly damaged that it is abandoned as a residence thereafter.

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   Does Cardiff Castle have a cinema?

   • Cardiff Castle frequently host live screenings of classic films. Screenings have taken place both inside the castle grounds and underground, and tickets are sold online. So far these cinematic events have been hugely popular. Over the years, the castle have also hosted a number of music events.

   Things You Didn't Know About Cardiff Castle - Culture Trip

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8. www.cardiffcastle.com › history › timelineTimeline • Cardiff Castle

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   Timeline • Cardiff Castle. The first of 4 Roman forts is established in Cardiff to help subdue the local Silures tribe. Built strategically alongside the Taff, it both controlled a low level river crossing and provided easy access to the sea.