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Caerphilly Castle goes back to the bronze age
| Published: 31st July 2009 20:35 |
Caerphilly Castle goes back to the bronze age
Although the walls of Caerphiily Castle were designed to keep people out centuries ago, a recently installed bronze sculpture of the castle aims to encourage more people to go inside and discover more about Wales' largest castle. The public art project is part of Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment service, ongoing programme to improve interpretation and around monuments in state care as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Commissioned by Caerphilly County Borough Council in partnership with Cadw, the 3 foot square sculpture is a 1:500 scale model of the castle. The sculpture has been cast in bronze by M.B Finearts Foundry and is now located outside the castle walls as a way of informing visitors and locals alike of what lies behind the walls of the castle. Various artefacts, such as Gilbert de Clare and Llywelyn parchments, with relevant seals, medieval masons' tools and drawing equipment are also included as a part of this model to further inform visitors of the history of the castle.
Glynneath artist Rubin Eynon was commissioned by Urban Renewal, to create the public art after completing other bronze works of art in the area including a bronze sculpture in Blackwood town centre, a bronze wall panel in Cross Keys and a new sculpture for the Winding House museum in New Tredegar.
Artist Rubin Eynon said, "I'm delighted to have been commissioned to do this piece as it enabled me to research the fascinating history of this magnificent castle. I tried to get as much of the history as possible in to the model so I hope it will help encourage visitors and local people to take a step inside the castle and discover the its heritage further."
Tony Payne, Caerphilly Castle's custodian, said, "The public art sculpture is a wonderful addition to Caerphilly Castle and I hope it will enhance the experience of the thousands of visitors who visit Caerphilly Castle each year. Public art is a great way to educate and inspire local communities and hopefully the sculpture will hint at what's on the other side of the castle and inspire people to find out more."
Councillor Ron Davies said "We've always regarded Caerphilly Castle as a jewel in Caerphilly's crown. Over the years a great deal of work has been done to develop the attractions within the castle and to make them more accessible and to promote them to local people and visitors alike. This model is a lovely work of art and I'm sure it will help understand the lay out and significance of the castle before they go inside."
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