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Period: Apr 11, 1268 to
Caerphilly
The Caerphilly Castle was built -
Apr 16, 1268
Caerphilly Built
The castle of Caerphilly was built to defend the prince of Wales. -
Apr 16, 1270
Caerphilly Attacked
Caerphilly was attacked by the prince of Wales in 1270. I do not know the exact day. -
Apr 17, 1271
Caerphilly finished building
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Apr 16, 1316
Another Attack
A force of ten thousand men under the leadership of Llywelyn Bren, tried to breach the castles defences. -
Apr 17, 1439
Maintenence
Some maintenance was done by Richard Beauchamp. -
Apr 17, 1471
More maitenence
Some maintenance was done by Richard Neville. -
Apr 17, 1495
More Maintenance Done
Maintenance was done by Jasper Tudor. -
Extensive Restoration
The Marquesses of Bute undertook extensive restoration. -
Some adjustments were made to Caerphilly
Surrounding streets were levelled to restore the dominant view which had been obscured by town development. -
The ground were given to the British Government
The castle and grounds were handed over to the British government.
