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a castle sitting on top of a lush green field next to a river under a cloudy blue sky

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…

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an aerial view of the castle and its moats, with green grass on both sides

Caerphilly Castle is a majestic medieval fortress located in the town of Caerphilly in South Wales, UK. Built in the late 13th century by Gilbert de Clare, a powerful Norman lord, the castle is an impressive testament to the military architecture of the time. The castle's most distinctive feature is its leaning tower, which has a noticeable tilt due to subsidence in the 17th century. Shot with a DJI Mavic Mini drone. Photo available to purchase via link above.

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