Castles · South Wales
Llangiwa Castle
In or near Llancarfan.
Llangiwa Castle — castle in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llangiwa 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 Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.4601°, -3.4136°.
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Official information
Llangiwa Castle is a medieval site believed to have originated in the twelfth century, later rebuilt in stone during the thirteenth century. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle, including a mound with traces of a ditch and a partial bank surrounding an oval stone wall.
Place summary
Llangiwa Castle is a scheduled monument located in South Wales, within the parish of Cowbridge with Llanblethian. The castle's historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its architectural and archaeological value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4601, -3.4136
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Cowbridge with Llanblethian
- Postcode
- CF71 7GX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun — 7.2 km
- Official site
- coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20593072 (CC0)
- commons: Ruins of Llanquian Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5252377.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llangiwa Castle?
- Llangiwa Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7GX), in the parish of Cowbridge with Llanblethian.
- What is Llangiwa Castle?
- Llangiwa Castle — castle in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Llangiwa Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7GX.
- Is Llangiwa Castle a listed building?
- Llangiwa Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Llangiwa Castle charge admission?
- Llangiwa Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llangiwa Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7GX.