Castles · South Wales
Gwern y Domen
In or near Treforest.
Gwern y Domen — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caerphilly · 2.3 km
About
Gwern y Domen 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
Gwern y Domen is a castle located in the parish of Van, South Wales, postcode CF83. This structure is notable for its historical significance in the region. The castle's remnants reflect the architectural styles of its time. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5835, -3.1921
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Van
- Postcode
- CF83 3DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Caerphilly — 2.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285954 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gwern y Domen motte-and-bailey
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Battlefield Live
Battlefields & battle sites · 0.3 km
Bedwas Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Pont Bedwas
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Bedwas Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 0.8 km
Bedwas Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 0.8 km
Trethomas Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Cadw
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Mynydd Rudry
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Mynydd Rudry
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Pen Castell y Van
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Nearby
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Gwern y Domen motte-and-bailey
Gwern y Domen motte-and-bailey — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · South Wales
Battlefield Live
Battlefield Live — a battlefield in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Bedwas Cenotaph
Bedwas Cenotaph — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial
Bedwas and Trethomas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Bedwas
Pont Bedwas — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Bedwas Workmen's Hall
Bedwas Workmen's Hall in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gwern y Domen
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
Gelynis Farm Guest House
Gelynis Farm Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwern y Domen?
- Gwern y Domen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3DJ), in the parish of Van.
- What is Gwern y Domen?
- Gwern y Domen — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Gwern y Domen?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3DJ.
- Does Gwern y Domen charge admission?
- Gwern y Domen typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gwern y Domen?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3DJ.