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	Cardiff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cardiff was made a city in 1905 and proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955.
		The industrial development and growth of Cardiff was initially centred on the transportation of coal, where coal mined from the Rhondda Valley was sent to the port by barge along the valley of the River Taff, initially by canal and later by the Taff Vale Railway.
		Cardiff's centre is a particularly green one with Bute Park, formally the castle grounds, extending northwards from the top of the Cardiff's main shopping street (Queen Street); when combined with the adjacent Llandaff Fields to the northwest it produces a massive open space skirting the river Taff.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardiff (1345 words)

	Cardiff - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cardiff was made a city in 1905 and was proclaimed capital of Wales on December 20, 1955.
		In the 2001 census the population of Cardiff was 305,340.
		Cardiff is home to Cardiff Castle, the National Assembly for Wales, St. Davids Hall, the National Museum and Gallery, and Cathays Park (including municipal buildings modelled on those in New Delhi).
	open-encyclopedia.com /Cardiff (717 words)

	Cardiff Castle - Great Castles of Wales
		The castle of Cardiff rises in the center of the modern Capital of Wales.
		As already said the original nucleus of the castle was a work of the Roman legions, that at the half of the first century DC, during their first attack to South Wales, constructed here a wooden fort.
		During the civil war the castle was besieged by the parliamentary forces (1645).
	www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk /cardiff.htm (593 words)

	Cardiff Castle
		Over and over, throughout the castle, the 19th century interiors are decorated with such flamboyance and gaudy embellishment that the original features of the castle are greatly overshadowed, almost to the point of complete invisibility.
		Cardiff Castle was a prize sought by both sides of the struggle, the Royalists and Parliamentary forces, but it was eventually taken by Oliver Cromwell's army.
		The castle's ultimate fate was left to the whimsy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute, who assumed the title in 1848 and began the castle's rebirth in 1865.
	www.castlewales.com /cardiff.html (1820 words)

	Info and facts on 'Cardiff Castle' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cardiff Castle in Wales (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria) was founded by the Norman (An inhabitant of Normandy) s in 1091, on the site of a Roman fort whose remains can still be seen.
		The castle's most famous occupant was Robert, Duke of Normandy (additional info and facts about Robert, Duke of Normandy), who was imprisoned there by his younger brother, King Henry I of England (additional info and facts about Henry I of England), from 1106 until 1134.
		The castle was later given to the city of Cardiff (The capital and largest city of Wales) by the Bute family.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/cardiff_castle.htm (275 words)

	Encyclopedia: Cardiff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cardiff Bay is the regeneration area created by the Cardiff Barrage which impounded two rivers to form a new freshwater lake around the former dockland area south of the city centre of Cardiff in south Wales.
		Cardiff's port, known as Tiger Bay, was once one of the busiest ports in the world.
		Cardiff was made a city in 1905 and 50 years later it was proclaimed capital of Wales on December 20, 1955.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cardiff (1578 words)

	Castell Coch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the late thirteenth century the castle site was claimed by the De Clare family because of its strategic importance, commanding both the plains area and the entrance to the Taff valley.
		Burgess took great care to use as much of the existing castle as possible and the outline of the modern castle, in the main, matches that of the castle built by the De Clares.
		The castle was essentially a romantic folly and proved too small and too difficult to access for the family to make great use of it, and was soon abandoned as an alternative residence.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castell_Coch (308 words)

	AllRefer.com - Cardiff (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Cardiff is the capital of Wales and an important port.
		Cardiff Castle, the residence of the marquess of Bute until 1947, was first built in 1090 on the site of a Roman fort.
		Robert, duke of Normandy, was imprisoned (1126–34) in the castle.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Cardiff.html (360 words)

	CastleXplorer - Cardiff Castle
		Cardiff Castle is an unusual blend of Roman fort, medieval castle and fanciful Victorian gothic mansion.
		When the Normans built their castle in the late 11th century what remained of the Roman walls was buried under earth ramparts.
		A visit to Cardiff Castle without viewing the interiors would mean missing out on some of the most remarkable rooms ever created during the Victorian era.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /wales/cardiff/cardiff.php (457 words)

	CARDIFF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales.
		Cardiff is home to Cardiff Castle, the National Assembly for Wales, St. Davids Hall, the National Museum and Gallery, and Cathays Park.
		Caroline Street is one of the third oldest streets in Cardiff and is a major link between two of the busiest streets.
	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/ca/Cardiff.htm (646 words)

	Cardiff Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
		Cardiff was proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955, and is Europe's youngest capital city.
		Cardiff Bay Barrage has been built across the rivers Taff and Ely, to create a 500-acre freshwater lake to provide moorings for 200 yachts, the barrage spans the entire mouth of the bay and provides a picturesque waterfront.
		Cardiff Castle is built on the foundations of a Roman fort, later additions were made in Norman times, and the moat and keep still survive today.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/Cardiff.asp (1622 words)

	All Travel Cardiff-Top Attractions
		Situated among the shops in Cardiff city centre, the Millennium Stadium or Cardiff Arms Park as it is known throughout the rugby world is the home of both the national side and one of the world's great rugby clubs.
		Castle Coch is a fairytale timeless construction in the woods and embodies a glorious dream of the Middle Ages.
		This enchanting little castle is a combination of Victorian Gothic fantasy and was created by the brilliantly eccentric architect William Burges for the third Lord Bute, a fellow lover of the medieval and reputedly the richest man in the world.
	www.alltravelwales.com /Wales/Destination_Guides/Cities/cardiff_attractions.htm (1029 words)

	Cardiff - Wales Virtual Tour
		Cardiff, located on the banks of the River Taff, is the capital and largest city (320,000+ inhabitants) of Wales.
		Cardiff's most famous citizen was the wealthy second Marquess of Bute, who, in 1839, built Cardiff's docks to export the coal mined from his father's valley lands.
		Surrounded by a moat and lakes, the concentric castle was built as a threat to the Welsh.
	www.britainexpress.com /wales/tour/cardiff (745 words)

	Cardiff Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The castle's most famous occupant was Robert, Duke of Normandy, who was imprisoned there by his younger brother, King Henry I of England, from 1106 until 1134.
		In 1158 it was the scene for a daring kidnapping carried out by one Ifor Bach (Ivor the Little).
		It is now a popular tourist attraction, and houses a regimental museum in addition to the ruins of the old castle and the Victorian reconstruction.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardiff_Castle (190 words)

	Cardiff Estates
		Cardiff Castle and its surrounding estate were given to the City of Cardiff by the Marquis of Bute for the use of the people of Cardiff and form a huge area of parkland which extends from the centre of the City as far as Llandaff near to the edge of the City.
		The castle itself is a museum and in the grounds have been built many buildings transferred from all over Wales to show what life was like in days past.
		The Cardiff estate passed down this family His grandson John Matthews Richards (1803-43) built a house called Plasnewydd in the Roath area of Cardiff where much of the family estate was located.
	www.angelfire.com /ga/BobSanders/ESTATES.html (1649 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Castle inspires skill shortage solution
		The restoration of Cardiff Castle is proceeding as planned, but construction trainers who were given a guided tour of the work have warned that similar projects face a skills shortage.
		The castle's north gate, which was built in the Victorian era on the foundations of the old Roman fort, is also being made accessible to the public for the first time.
		When the renovation is completed, the castle's wine cellar will also be opened to the public for the first time, complete with the presses and vats which were last used to make Cardiff Castle wine in 1914.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/3498270.stm (673 words)

	Travel for Kids: Cardiff, South Wales
		Cardiff Castle, in the center of the city, is cross section of different time periods, from the Roman ruins, to the original Norman castle walls, restored and gaudily embellished by the Victorians in the 19th century (you can't miss the Clock Tower).
		Fagan's Castle is the biggest of them on, a 16th century mansion.
		Castell Coch (Tongwynlais) is a fairy tale castle of the 3rd Marquis of Bute, built in the 19th century on the remains of a much older castle.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Wales/cardiff.htm (243 words)

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		Cardiff is seen as a place to be recommended to somebody else, a vibrant and lively city, a great place for events, and for people of all ages.
		The £220m Cardiff Bay Barrage was the key to rejuvenating Cardiff Bay - this remarkable (and award-winning) feat of engineering created a huge (200 hectare) freshwater lake and Europe's longest city waterfront, now the focus for Mermaid Quay, Techniquest, St David's Hotel and Spa, harbour events and developments.
		Cardiff Castle: a massive conservation programme is underway with £5.
	www.cardiff.gov.uk /marketing/MTFactsPages/facts_hmpg.htm (833 words)

	Castles with Ghosts
		The castle is said to be haunted by a Gray Lady.
		Donald Campbell was murdered on the castle grounds, and his ghost has been seen at the castle.
		The upper floor of the castle is said to be haunted by the daughter of the 14th Earl.
	www.castles-of-britain.com /castle94.htm (1254 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Of course the Castle is central and and there is a fairly expensive (IMO) open top bus ride which covers a wide area, which may be great for you to see many things.
		Castle Coch North Cardiff...transport req'd ask at the tourist board office wood street opposite the train and bus station.
		Hope you have a good meal in Cardiff I assumed you would be in the city center and by the station.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34424493&numresponses=21&start=0 (2700 words)

	RITRO.com - People - Story - Cardiff Castle
		Upon entering the castle grounds, you will first notice the stone shell Norman Keep atop a motte, a manmade hill, which was built around 1140 by Robert the Consul, the second Lord of Glamorgan.
		The foundations of the castle walls are Roman, for it was the Romans who established Cardiff in the last half of the first century.
		The castle remained in the Bute family until they returned to Scotland in 1947 and the castle was given to the city of Cardiff.
	www.ritro.com /sections/people/story.bv?storyid=0000000002239 (600 words)

	Castle Poll
		Castle Dinas Bran, Apart from the stunning views, when you stand on it's hill, you can really believe that the Holy Grail was actually there, there's definately something magical about it.
		Aberystwyth castle for its views of the sea and the town.(I have a soft spot for Aberystwyth) Caerphilly because of the leaning tower and banqueting hall Last but not least, I vote for Tintern Abbey.
		Tintern Abbey: Not a castle, but deserving of special mention...for God's presence is truly felt, and the voices of the monks raised in His tribute can be heard in the whispers of the wind...
	www.castlewales.com /castpoll.html (8923 words)

	A Guide To Cardiff Castle from TourUK
		The eldest son of William the Conqueror, Robert, was held captive at the castle by his youngest brother Henry I, and died here in 1134.
		In 1183 the castle was damaged during a Welsh uprising.
		In 1948 the castle was presented in trust to the city of Cardiff.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castleswales/castle_Cardiff.htm (211 words)

	Castell Coch (The Red Castle), Cardiff, United Kingdom
		After being in Cardiff for two months I decided it was high time to visit this fairy tale castle perched on the hills controlling the Taff valley seven miles to the north of Cardiff...
		Built on the 13th century ruins of a mediaeval castle abandoned since the 14th century, it rose phoenix-like as a testimony to the grandiose Victorian Gothic plans of William Burges, who was commissioned by the 3rd Marquess of Bute to transform it in 1872.
		The exterior of the castle is an authentic reconstruction, whilst the interior is pure Victorian fantasy with a number of truly spectacular rooms including the Banquet Hall, the Drawing Room and the Marquesa's room...
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/South_Glamorgan/Cardiff-315777/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Cardiff-Castell_Coch_The_Red_Castle-BR-1.html (921 words)

	A history of Cardiff castle based re
		Karen who then started her new job at Cardiff Castle in Feb. 2000 approached the castle management to enquire if they would like to have a re-enactment group to hold activities at the castle.
		While private re-enactors were acquired for this event, this highlighted the fact that a re-enactment group would still be appreciated at the castle to continue its activities.
		The Cardiff Castle Garrison is still holding medieval re-enactment events at Cardiff Castle to this day.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /druidz2/history (668 words)

	Castell Coch, Tongwynlais, north Cardiff, south Glamorgan, Wales, a gothic castle designed by William Burges for Lord ...
		The castle was built on earlier foundations of a medieval structure, and W. Burges' design incorporates a fully operational drawbridge and circular towers crowned by conical roofs.
		Although the castle looks somewhat Disney-tastic, it was rebuilt from the ruins of a medieval castle and, with a few exceptions, its external appearance is reasonably authentic.
		By the late 19th century, the remains of the castle belonged to the 3rd Marquis of Bute, who was one of the richest men in the world.
	www.urban75.org /photos/wales/coch.html (820 words)

	HotelsInTheUK.com - Cardiff
		Under this bustling cosmopolitan exterior is a different Cardiff to be discovered, an ancient Cardiff steeped in history.
		Cardiff Castle is actually three castles in one and has its own bizarre history.
		Both Cardiff Castle and Bute's Castle Coch are impressive to visit.
	www.hotelsintheuk.com /Wales/Cardiff (339 words)

	CARDIFF CASTLE
		The present castle is though of Norman origin and the first Norman castle to be built on the site was around 1091, by Robert Fitzhamon, Lord of Gloucester.
		The castle has however seen many changes and additions in its lifetime and the most notable of these were made by the 3rd Marquess of Bute who enlisted the architect William Burges to transform the Castle lodgings.
		The castle today is open to the public and is one of Wales's leading tourist attractions.
	www.burkes-peerage.net /sites/common/sitepages/cacardiff.asp (339 words)

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