Castles · South Wales
Kenfig Castle
In or near Ewenny.
Kenfig Castle — ruins of castle in Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kenfig Castle, the nearest railway station is Pyle, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF33 4PP. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Kenfig 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: "ruins of castle in Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5292°, -3.7298°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kenfig Castle (Welsh: Castell Cynffig) is a ruined castle in Bridgend County Borough in Wales that came to prominence after the Anglo-Norman invasion of Wales in the late 11th century.
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Background
History
An early reference to a castle at Kenfig can be found in 1080, when Iestyn ap Gwrgan was said to have refortified it, but probably this was a different structure to that raised alongside the town that developed there in the mid-12th century. In its day, it was an important Norman stronghold and was built by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, in the early 12th century. It was set on a mound with the river to the west and north. The 14 m square, free-standing keep had an entrance at the southwest corner. It was a tall, elegant structure with buttresses of dressed stone at each corner and the centre of each side, as well as a hall and offices. The bailey lies to the south, surrounded by the remains…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5292, -3.7298
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Cornelly
- Postcode
- CF33 4PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.castlewales.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2614463 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kenfig Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kenfig Castle - geograph.org.uk - 316550.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenfig Castle?
- Kenfig Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF33 4PP), in the parish of Cornelly.
- What is Kenfig Castle?
- Kenfig Castle — ruins of castle in Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Kenfig Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF33 4PP.
- Is Kenfig Castle a listed building?
- Kenfig Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Kenfig Castle charge admission?
- Kenfig Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kenfig Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF33 4PP.