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In pictures: Cardigan Castle
There are two passageways at the east Tower which lead to separate garderobes - medieval toilets. The passages have stone steps and a corbelled vault of a design thought to be unique in the UK
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There are two passageways at the east Tower which lead to separate garderobes - medieval toilets. The passages have stone steps and a corbelled vault of a design thought to be unique in the UK
This whale bone was one of two presented to David Griffith Davies of Castle Green around 1872. They were a gift from Captain Ellis and imported from Canada
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This whale bone was one of two presented to David Griffith Davies of Castle Green around 1872. They were a gift from Captain Ellis and imported from Canada
This part of the south wall dates back to 1244 and provides a good view of the bridge and river
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This part of the south wall dates back to 1244 and provides a good view of the bridge and river
The North Tower built in 1244 may be the earliest British example of an angle-spur buttressed tower. Note how the square base tapers into the circular tower
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The North Tower built in 1244 may be the earliest British example of an angle-spur buttressed tower. Note how the square base tapers into the circular tower
The servant bells are still in place at Castle Green House
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The servant bells are still in place at Castle Green House
The house's main staircase dates back to 1808
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The house's main staircase dates back to 1808
The drawing room is in a severe state of disrepair
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The drawing room is in a severe state of disrepair
The cornice in the dining room still sports its original rose design
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The cornice in the dining room still sports its original rose design
This pill-box was added to the castle by the Home Guard in 1940 for military purposes
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This pill-box was added to the castle by the Home Guard in 1940 for military purposes
The pill-box was built to protect Cardigan bridge if it was attacked by the Nazis
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The pill-box was built to protect Cardigan bridge if it was attacked by the Nazis





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