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Caerphilly

Mid Glamorgan, South Wales




A view of the Central Island from South-West with the Western Island on the left.
The North Dam, built in the later 1270s or 1280s with angular towers.
The Main Outer Gatehouse, in the middle of the Dam.
The Outer Main Gatehouse with on the left the fortifications of the South Dam, with round towers.
The South Dam Platform, formerly a tournament field.
The Lower Eastern Gatehouse, with the great  Inner East gate towering upwards behind and the Leaning Tower on the left.

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