Castell Coch and Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle, built by the Normans in 1081 on a Roman fort, became a symbol of Cardiff's growth. In the 1860s, John Crichton-Stuart transformed it into a Gothic Revival masterpiece with architect William Burgess. During WWII, it sheltered 1800 people. In 1947, it was donated to Cardiff. Nearby, Red Castle, designed by James Burgess, is a medieval-style fortress. Described as a fairy tale castle, it reflects the architectural dreams of its patrons.

Who built Cardiff Castle in 1081?

• The Vikings

• The Saxons

• The Normans

• The Romans

What architectural style did William Burgess use to transform Cardiff Castle?

• Renaissance

• Gothic Revival

• Modernist

• Baroque

During which war were the medieval walls of Cardiff Castle used as air raid shelters?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Crimean War

What happened to Cardiff Castle in 1947?

• It was destroyed

• It was bequeathed to the city of Cardiff

• It was sold to a private owner

• It was converted into a museum

For whom was Castell Coch built as a rural retreat?

• John Crichton-Stuart

• William Crichton-Stuart

• Joseph Mondant Crook

• James Burgess

What feature is NOT part of Castell Coch's design?

• A moat

• A formidable gatehouse

• Three stone towers

• A drawbridge

Who was the architect responsible for designing Castell Coch?

• William Burgess

• James Burgess

• John Crichton-Stuart

• Joseph Mondant Crook

How did Joseph Mondant Crook describe Castell Coch?

• A modern architectural marvel

• A fairy tale castle

• A Gothic Revival masterpiece

• A Romanesque fortress

What is the Welsh name for Red Castle?

• Castel Rhudd

• Castel Goch

• Castel Glas

• Castel Coch

What was the primary purpose of Castell Coch?

• A rural retreat

• A public museum

• A family home

• A military fortress