Castles · South Wales
Llantrisant Castle
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Llantrisant Castle — castle in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Llantrisant Castle, the nearest railway station is Pontyclun, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF72 8EF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Llantrisant 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5415°, -3.3748°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Llantrisant Castle is a ruined castle in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Glamorgan, Wales. The ruins are on a good elevation, commanding extensive views of the surrounding country. It has the appearance of once occupying a formidable position of defense. Now only a portion of a tower and some outer walls remain standing and neglected. Its origin being ascribed to different dates. During what period and by whom this and several other castles in Wales were erected, has not been determined.
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Background
History
Sem Phillips, in his book, The History of the Borough of Llantrisant, Glamorganshire, and Its Neighbourhood, mentions "that taking everything into consideration it seems most probably to have been erected by Gwrgan ab Ithel (Lord of Glamorgan), and repaired, if not rebuilt, by Einion ab Collwyn after the invasion of Fitzhamon." Many antiquaries assert that the above opinion is inconsistent. In the time of Edward I, the castle, undoubtedly, was in possession of Gilbert de Clare, commonly called the Red Lord of Glamorgan, who did homage to Edward on his accession to the titles and estates of his family after the death of his father. Rice Meyrick, in his book of Glamorgan Antiquities, 1578,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5415, -3.3748
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Llantrisant
- Postcode
- CF72 8EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21037221 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Llantrisant Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Llantrisant Castle ruins.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Llantrisant Gallery, Model House
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Dr William Price
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Y Graig
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
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Cemeteries · 1.3 km
Y Pant School
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Museums · 1.7 km
Ffordd y Brynlau
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Caerau Hillfort, Rhiwsaeson, Llantrisant
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Caerau, Llantrisant
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Gates, piers, boundary walls and bridge at Castellau Congregational Chapel
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llantrisant Castle?
- Llantrisant Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF72 8EF), in the parish of Llantrisant.
- What is Llantrisant Castle?
- Llantrisant Castle — castle in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Llantrisant Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF72 8EF.
- Is Llantrisant Castle a listed building?
- Llantrisant Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Llantrisant Castle charge admission?
- Llantrisant Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llantrisant Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF72 8EF.