Castles Β· South Wales
Llanquian Castle
In or near Llancarfan.
Llanquian Castle β a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun Β· 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llanquian Castle is a castle located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Llanquian Castle is a medieval site believed to have originated in the twelfth century and rebuilt in the thirteenth. Visitors can see the remnants of a mound, a ditch, and a partial bank surrounding an oval stone wall, along with a rectangular stone building on the summit.
Place summary
Llanquian Castle is a historic castle located in South Wales. Its architectural significance and historical context contribute to its relevance in the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4605, -3.4131
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Cowbridge with Llanblethian
- Postcode
- CF71 7GX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun β 7.2 km
- Official site
- coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11333035980 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanquian Castle?
- Llanquian Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7GX), in the parish of Cowbridge with Llanblethian.
- What is Llanquian Castle?
- Llanquian Castle β a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanquian Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7GX.
- Does Llanquian Castle charge admission?
- Llanquian Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llanquian Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7GX.