Castles · South Wales
Candleston Castle
Also known as: Castell Candleston
In or near Ewenny.
Candleston Castle — Grade II* listed building in Bridgend County Borough.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgend · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Candleston Castle in South Wales, the nearest railway station is Bridgend, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF32 0PA. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Candleston Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed building in Bridgend County Borough". Coordinates: 51.4829°, -3.6268°.
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Heritage listing
Candleston Castle (historically sometimes Candlestone Castle) is a 14th-century fortified manor house, in ruins since the 19th century. It is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) southwest of Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales, now Bridgend County Borough and just 0.75 miles (1.2 km) northwest of Ogmore Castle, separated by the River Ogmore. Candleston's original long and narrow rectangular structure lay across the western end of a low narrow promontory, suggesting a defensive position.
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From the Wikipedia article
Candleston Castle (historically sometimes Candlestone Castle) is a 14th-century fortified manor house, in ruins since the 19th century. It is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) southwest of Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, Wales, now Bridgend County Borough and just 0.75 miles (1.2 km) northwest of Ogmore Castle, separated by the River Ogmore. Candleston's original long and narrow rectangular structure lay across the western end of a low narrow promontory, suggesting a defensive position. The castle is believed to be named after the Norman family of Cantilupe, thought to be its first feudal tenants.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4829, -3.6268
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Bride's Major
- Postcode
- CF32 0PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgend — 4.5 km
- Official site
- medievalheritage.eu
Sources
- wikidata: Q2614456 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Candleston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Candelston Castle 2009.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Candleston Castle?
- Candleston Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF32 0PA), in the parish of St. Bride's Major.
- What is Candleston Castle?
- Candleston Castle — Grade II* listed building in Bridgend County Borough.
- How do I get to Candleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgend, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF32 0PA.
- Is Candleston Castle a listed building?
- Candleston Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Candleston Castle charge admission?
- Candleston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Candleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgend, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF32 0PA.