Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle
Model of Caerphilly Castle

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A tactile model of Wales's largest castle at 1:500 scale, mounted on a stone block plinth. It shows the features of the castle in detail, giving visitors a clear visual representation of what lies behind the external walls. Artefacts, such as parchments with seals, medieval masons' tools and drawing equipment, books with titles relating to Gilbert the Red and Llewellyn the Last are included in the model to provide the historical context of the castle.
Title

Model of Caerphilly Castle

Date

2009

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 10 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E);
Plinth: H 100 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

CF83_DO_S193

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Custodian

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

4th July 2009

Access

at all times

Inscription description

on open book in English and Welsh: CAERPHILLY CASTLE / LARGEST CASTLE IN / WALES SECOND LARGEST / CASTLE IN BRITAIN; inscription in braille along one edge

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Located at

Castle Street, Caerphilly

CF83 1NX

Located by the footpath leading to main entrance to the castle.