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Tag: Ruperra Castle

Senedd Member supports calls to save castle from risk of collapse

Friday, June 23, 2023Saturday, June 24, 2023

Senedd Members Natasha Asghar and Hefin David have backed a long-running campaign to save Ruperra Castle. 

Controversial Ruperra Castle changes approved despite backlash

Thursday, September 29, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Controversial plans to build flats on the Ruperra Castle Estate have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.

Planning committee expected to approve Ruperra Castle changes despite backlash

Friday, September 23, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Next week, members of the council’s planning committee are expected to approve changes to the Ruperra Castle estate, including a new residential area.

Artwork inspired by battle to save ruined castle going on display

Tuesday, May 24, 2022Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Ruperra Castle will feature in an art exhibition held in the Senedd on Thursday, May 25 – with embroideries created by artist Haf Weighton on display.

Campaigners call for Ruperra Castle plans to be rejected

Friday, April 8, 2022Friday, April 8, 2022

Campaigners have warned plans to redevelop the stables near the castle and move a bat roost would have an “unacceptable impact” on the Grade II* listed site.

Ruperra Castle fire 80th anniversary play postponed

Thursday, December 9, 2021Thursday, December 9, 2021

The play was meant to be held at Machen United Services Club on Thursday, December 9, but is now set to take place in the spring.

Theatre group to tell castle’s story to mark 80 years since fire that left it in ruins

Thursday, November 18, 2021Monday, December 6, 2021

In 1941, a fire broke out in the castle’s roof and quickly engulfed the building gutting it from the inside.

Discovering the history behind Caerphilly’s ‘other’ castle

Wednesday, September 22, 2021Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, was built in 1626 and played a key role in Britain’s war effort before it was gutted by fire in 1941.

Caerphilly man completes 14-mile walk to raise more than £1,000 for MS charity

Thursday, March 21, 2019Friday, March 22, 2019

Guy Cooper, 43 has multiple sclerosis and walked through the hilltops and countryside of the Caerphilly basin to raise money for MS-UK.

Ruperra Castle opens its doors to visitors

Monday, September 21, 2015

More than 100 people attended an Open Doors event at Ruperra Castle on Sunday, September 6.

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