Castles · South Wales
Dinas Powys Castle
In or near Lavernock.
Dinas Powys Castle — castle in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dinas Powys · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dinas Powys Castle, the nearest railway station is Dinas Powys, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF64 4BY. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Dinas Powys 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: "castle in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.4370°, -3.2199°.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Listed as an ancient castle site with substantial medieval masonry. History: Masonry castle which replaced the ring work on the hill top to the NW and was the fortified headquarters of the Somery family in the C12. The castle continued in use throughout the C13 and there is evidence of some alterations and additions. Exterior: The remains of the castle stand at the NW end of a long narrow ridge which runs NW-SE. The ridge is steep sided on all sides except the SE and is covered in trees and scrub. The remains consist of an enclosure 65m x 53m surrounded by curtain walling, and the stump of a tower. The curtain wall encloses a roughly rectangular area on top of the ridge. The interior is cleared and is 1.5m thick, is roughly coursed. Only in the SE corner are any of the window and door dressings left. Location: On a wooded spur in Castle Wood, immediately above the C20 development of Lettons Way and reached by footpath from there.
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Place summary
Dinas Powys Castle is a castle located in Dinas Powys, South Wales. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance. The site offers insights into the region's medieval past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4370, -3.2199
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Dinas Powys
- Postcode
- CF64 4BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Dinas Powys — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.castlewales.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660519 (CC0)
- commons: Old Castle Dynas Powis (4641427).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinas Powys Castle?
- Dinas Powys Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 4BY), in the parish of Dinas Powys.
- What is Dinas Powys Castle?
- Dinas Powys Castle — castle in Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Dinas Powys Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dinas Powys, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF64 4BY.
- Is Dinas Powys Castle a listed building?
- Dinas Powys Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Dinas Powys Castle charge admission?
- Dinas Powys Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dinas Powys Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dinas Powys, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 4BY.