Castles · South Wales
Creigiau Earthwork
In or near Treforest.
Creigiau Earthwork — a castle in wales south.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taffs Well · 4.1 km
About
Creigiau Earthwork is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Creigiau Earthwork is a castle located in the parish of Pentyrch, South Wales, with the postcode CF15. This site features an ancient earthwork, indicative of its historical significance. The structure is representative of early fortification methods and reflects the region's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds context to the earthwork's strategic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5341, -3.3220
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Pentyrch
- Postcode
- CF15 9SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Nearest railway station
- Taffs Well — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287429 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Creigiau Earthwork?
- Creigiau Earthwork is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF15 9SB), in the parish of Pentyrch.
- What is Creigiau Earthwork?
- Creigiau Earthwork — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Creigiau Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Taffs Well, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF15 9SB.
- Does Creigiau Earthwork charge admission?
- Creigiau Earthwork typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Creigiau Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Taffs Well, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF15 9SB.