Castles · South Wales
Amroth Castle
Amroth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Amroth, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilgetty · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Amroth Castle, the nearest railway station is Kilgetty, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA67 8NN. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Amroth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Amroth, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7339°, -4.6520°.
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Heritage listing
Amroth Castle is a Grade I listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a castellated country house dating mainly from the 18th century built on an earlier, probably 15th century, residence, and is now a holiday venue.
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Official information
Amroth Castle is a holiday park located in Pembrokeshire, offering self-catering accommodations such as apartments, cottages, and caravans. It is situated right by Amroth Beach, providing easy access to outdoor activities and scenic coastal views.
From the Wikipedia article
Amroth Castle is a Grade I listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a castellated country house dating mainly from the 18th century built on an earlier, probably 15th century, residence, and is now a holiday venue.
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Background
History
The building now known as Amroth Castle was a feudal residence in the early medieval period and was noted by Fenton (in 1810) as being in the hands of John Elliott of Eareweare (the local name for the estate) in 1690 who paid tax on five hearths. There was extensive rebuilding in the early 18th century but some earlier, probably 15th century, elements remain. Colonel Ackland acquired the property in 1790 and made a number of alterations and additions. It was in the hands of the Fussell family in 1861, and purchased in 1898 by shipping magnate Owen Colby Philipps, who later bought the White Star Line, and was created Baron Kylsant of Carmarthen and Amroth in 1923. He lived there from 1904 to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7339, -4.6520
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Amroth
- Postcode
- SA67 8NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Kilgetty — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.amrothcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17742226 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Amroth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Amroth Castle (geograph 2668806).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Marros Sands
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Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Green Sheep Camping
Campsites · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amroth Castle?
- Amroth Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA67 8NN), in the parish of Amroth.
- What is Amroth Castle?
- Amroth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Amroth, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Amroth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kilgetty, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA67 8NN.
- Who owns Amroth Castle?
- Amroth Castle is owned by | landlord =.
- Is Amroth Castle a listed building?
- Amroth Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Amroth Castle charge admission?
- Amroth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Amroth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kilgetty, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA67 8NN.