when was cardiff castle built

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when was cardiff castle built

Cardiff Castle was originally built as a Norman motte and bailey castle in the late 11th century, either around 1081 by William the Conqueror or around 1091 by Robert Fitzhamon, the lord of Gloucester. The castle was constructed on top of the remains of a Roman fort dating back to the 3rd century. The castle was further rebuilt in stone in the 12th century and saw additional enhancements in subsequent centuries, including major medieval additions in the 12th and 15th centuries.

To summarize:

  • The Norman castle construction dates to the late 11th century (around 1081 or 1091).
  • It was built on a Roman fort originally established in the mid-1st century.
  • The castle was remodeled and expanded in later centuries, including the 12th, 13th, and 15th centuries.

Thus, the core of Cardiff Castle as it is known dates back to the late 11th century Norman conquest period.