Why does Caerphilly castle tilt?

The most famous story is that the south-east tower was used to store gunpowder during the Civil War, which exploded. The more boring story is that it is probably caused by subsidence. read more

The Leaning Tower of Caerphilly Castle leans because it was hit by a bomb a the bomb destroyed half of the tower but leaving the other half leaning at an angle of 10%. read more

Oddly enough, the approach to Caerphilly Castle is rather unassuming. Rather than being built on a raised rocky platform, it’s hidden within a dip in a plain. Only when you cross the first moat to the outer gatehouse does the size of the castle really become apparent. read more