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Poster Print : Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 1894. Creator: Unknown
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Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Caerphilly Castle, Wales, 1894. Mainly built between 1268 and 1271, Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and the second biggest in Britain, after Windsor. It was built by Gilbert de Clare as a stronghold during his dispute with Llewellyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd. The castle was captured by the forces of Owain Glyndwr on two occasions during his revolt against the English, in 1403 and 1405. From Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes. [The Werner Company of Chicago, 1894]
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Beautiful Britain Caerphilly Stream Wales Caerphilly Castle Thirteenth Century
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print featuring the impressive Caerphilly Castle in Wales. Dating back to 1894, this beautiful image captures the grandeur of this historic fortress, which was mainly built between 1268 and 1271. With its imposing towers and moat, Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and the second biggest in Britain, after Windsor. Add an air of old-world charm to your home or office with this stunning, unknown creator poster print from Heritage Images.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the magnificent Caerphilly Castle in Wales, taken in 1894 by an unknown creator. The castle, primarily constructed between 1268 and 1271, stands as the largest fortress in Wales and the second largest in all of Britain, surpassed only by Windsor Castle. Originally built as a stronghold during Gilbert de Clare's dispute with Llewellyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, this medieval marvel has witnessed significant historical events. Throughout its existence, Caerphilly Castle endured turbulent times. It was seized twice by Owain Glyndwr's forces during his revolt against English rule in 1403 and 1405. Despite these challenges, the castle has retained its grandeur over centuries. Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings depicted in this monochrome image - a flowing stream and lush vegetation - Caerphilly Castle exudes both strength and beauty. This picture is part of "Beautiful Britain; views of our stately homes" a literary work published by The Werner Company of Chicago in 1894. Transporting us back to the thirteenth century while capturing nineteenth-century aesthetics through its black-and-white composition, this print serves as a testament to British heritage. Its timeless appeal makes it an enticing tourist attraction for those seeking to explore history-rich landscapes.
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