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The exact colour this Welsh fairytale castle should be has just been uncovered by experts The castle is being returned to its original hue from 135 years ago and there's a big clue in the name

The exact colour this Welsh fairytale castle should be has just been uncovered by experts
#Wales #Cymru #Cadw #Tongwynlais
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A beautiful C19 castle, but they forgot the bedrooms. #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais #Cymru #FollyFellowship #Follies #Folly #follies.org.uk

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Sunlight casting shadows on autumn leaves in Fforest Fawr, Tongwynlais

Sunlight casting shadows on autumn leaves in Fforest Fawr, Tongwynlais

Walking in the woods today.

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#Tongwynlais #FforestFawr

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An edited photo that shows Fforest Fawr with Castell Coch in the distance. The woods include bats, a spectral figure, flaming torches and spooky mist.

An edited photo that shows Fforest Fawr with Castell Coch in the distance. The woods include bats, a spectral figure, flaming torches and spooky mist.

An edited photo of Castell Coch that has a large moon and bats. Contains text, "Cast-Hell Coch".

An edited photo of Castell Coch that has a large moon and bats. Contains text, "Cast-Hell Coch".

Some recent spooky creations.

tongwynlais.com/halloween

#FforestFawr #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais #Halloween

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Photo edit that shows the old Greenmeadow mansion in Tongwynlais under a spooky sky and large moon with bats swarming overhead.

Photo edit that shows the old Greenmeadow mansion in Tongwynlais under a spooky sky and large moon with bats swarming overhead.

The Ghosts of Greenmeadow.

tongwynlais.com/2023/10/31/t...

#Halloween #Tongwynlais

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Castell Coch in Country Life – Part 1 Castell Coch was featured in Country Life magazine 60 years ago this month. Architectural writer Mark Girouard took readers on a tour of the famous Welsh landmark over two issues beginning on 10th …

Castell Coch was featured in Country Life magazine in 1962. Architectural writer Mark Girouard took readers on a tour of the famous Welsh landmark over two issues.

castellcoch.com/2022/05/25/c...

#WorldArchitectureDay #Cadw #Tongwynlais

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The number 5 that contains a photo of a window in Castell Coch. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".

The number 5 that contains a photo of a window in Castell Coch. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".

5 favourite posts from my Castell Coch lockdown project.

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#Tongwynlais #Cardiff #Cadw #CastellCoch

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Castell Coch nestled in autumnal trees above a frosty field. Contains the text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".

Castell Coch nestled in autumnal trees above a frosty field. Contains the text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".

The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. This view was from a frosty morning back in January 2025.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

castellcoch.com

#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais

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Castell Coch overlooking the river Taff under a blue sky with large clouds. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and the URL, "castellcoch.com".

Castell Coch overlooking the river Taff under a blue sky with large clouds. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and the URL, "castellcoch.com".

The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. I've taken thousands of photos like this from the Ironbridge!

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

castellcoch.com

#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais

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The ornate ceiling in Lady Bute's bedroom at Castell Coch, Cardiff.

The ornate ceiling in Lady Bute's bedroom at Castell Coch, Cardiff.

The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. The ceiling in Lady Bute's bedroom is an iconic feature of the castle.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

castellcoch.com

#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais

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Halloween display on a table in the banqueting hall at Castell Coch. There are two skulls in a glass case, some roses and a large white candle.

Halloween display on a table in the banqueting hall at Castell Coch. There are two skulls in a glass case, some roses and a large white candle.

The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. There was a new Halloween display in the banqueting hall when I popped in this week.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

castellcoch.com

#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais

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Evans Quarries Ltd I picked up this photo of two vintage lorries belonging to “Evans Quarries Ltd” a few years ago. Underneath the company name it says, “Tongwynlais” and “Taffs Well 40&…

Evans Quarries Ltd. The one where I spent hours looking at photos of old lorries...

tongwynlais.com/2025/09/19/e...

#Tongwynlais #LocalHistory #Leyland #CefnGarw

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Castell Coch covered in scaffolding and nestled in woodland under a blue cloudy sky.

Castell Coch covered in scaffolding and nestled in woodland under a blue cloudy sky.

castellcoch.com is 5 next month. 🎂

I've posted an article every month - castellcoch.com/blog

#Cardiff #Tongwynlais #Heritage #Cadw #LocalHistory

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Front cover of the 1954 official guidebook for Castell Coch by the Ministry of Works

Front cover of the 1954 official guidebook for Castell Coch by the Ministry of Works

The first official Castell Coch guidebook from 1954.

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#Tongwynlais #Cadw #MinistryOfWorks

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View across the Taff Valley under a blue sky.

View across the Taff Valley under a blue sky.

Wild garlic next to a forest footpath.

Wild garlic next to a forest footpath.

Castell Coch reflected in the River Taff.

Castell Coch reflected in the River Taff.

Rooftops of houses in Tongwynlais with St Michael's church in the centre.

Rooftops of houses in Tongwynlais with St Michael's church in the centre.

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years today!

These are some images I've captured over the last year.

tongwynlais.com/blog

#Tongwynlais #CardiffBlogger

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Sunlight streaming down a side road in Tongwynlais.

Sunlight streaming down a side road in Tongwynlais.

The hall in Castell Coch with light from the window shining through.

The hall in Castell Coch with light from the window shining through.

The remains of an old toll house under a blue sky.

The remains of an old toll house under a blue sky.

Castell Coch above the River Taff.

Castell Coch above the River Taff.

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years next month!

These are some images I've captured over the last year.

tongwynlais.com/blog

#Tongwynlais #CardiffBlogger

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The ornate ceiling in the drawing room at Castell Coch, Cardiff

The ornate ceiling in the drawing room at Castell Coch, Cardiff

View of Castell Coch above the River Taff

View of Castell Coch above the River Taff

Sunset on the Garth

Sunset on the Garth

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years next month!

These are some images I've captured over the last year.

tongwynlais.com/blog

#Tongwynlais #CardiffBlogger

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Woodland with shrouded in clouds during a cloud inversion.

Woodland with shrouded in clouds during a cloud inversion.

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years next month!

This is one of my favourite photos and the first time I witnessed a cloud inversion.

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#Tongwynlais #CardiffBlogger

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A sheep with a sunset int he background.

A sheep with a sunset int he background.

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years next month!

This is a view from the Garth on one of my local adventures.

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#Tongwynlais #CardiffBlogger

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View of the Taff Valley and Castell Coch with a pink sky and moon.

View of the Taff Valley and Castell Coch with a pink sky and moon.

I've been writing about my village and local castle for 13 years next month!

tongwynlais.com/2022/08/01/ten-years-on-looking-back

I often wonder why I keep going and when/if I'll stop...

#CastellCoch #Tongwynlais

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Castell Coch: The 1990s

After digging through my collection for 1980s memorabilia back in 2022, I’ve gone back to see what I have from the 1990s.

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#Tongwynlais #CastellCoch

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Three paddleboarders on the river Taff underneath Castell Coch

Three paddleboarders on the river Taff underneath Castell Coch

It's paddleboard season!

castellcoch.com/photography

#Tongwynlais #CastellCoch #RiverTaff #Cardiff

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A framed image of an old Castell Coch postcard with light falling across it.

A framed image of an old Castell Coch postcard with light falling across it.

I created these framed images for my local coffee shop. Each one has a QR code that links to its article on the website.

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#Tongwynlais #Cardiff #CastellCoch

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Castell Coch viewed from a distance between two large trees.

Castell Coch viewed from a distance between two large trees.

Sunny castle and random blog post. 🎲

castellcoch.com/2021/12/29/c...

#Tongwynlais #CastellCoch

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Castell Coch nestled in Fforest Fawr and reflected in the River Taff under a blue sky.

Castell Coch nestled in Fforest Fawr and reflected in the River Taff under a blue sky.

I went for a lovely run with some friendly folk this morning.

We stopped to enjoy the view and a few blackberries.

castellcoch.com

#Tongwynlais #CastellCoch

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The River Taff with Castell Coch in the distance. Clouds are reflected in the water.

The River Taff with Castell Coch in the distance. Clouds are reflected in the water.

Epic clouds over Castell Coch last week.

Read all my recent posts at tongwynlais.app

#CastellCoch #Tongwynlais #Cardiff

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Couple of photos from our dog walk this morning. The first is looking back from a bridge along a disused railway line. The second is taken from a sports ground looking at Castell Coch in sunlight. #cardiffnorth #Tongwynlais

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Nice dog walk around our local Forest with @tinar-42.bsky.social this morning. #Cardiff #Tongwynlais

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Fabulous dog walk around Fforest Fawr this morning. Peblig had a great time 🙂 #cardiffnorth #Tongwynlais #castellcochtrail

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Collage of images featuring old photos, book covers and postcards

Collage of images featuring old photos, book covers and postcards

Collage of images featuring old photos and postcards

Collage of images featuring old photos and postcards

I've been collecting photos, postcards, books and memorabilia for over 10 years.

I publish one post a month for each site.

tongwynlais.com/history/
castellcoch.com/history/

#ExploreYourArchive #ExploreArchives #EYA #Archives #YourArchive #TonHistory #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais #Cardiff

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