Castles · South Wales
Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill
In or near Ewenny.
Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill — hillfort in Bridgend.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill 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: "hillfort in Bridgend". Coordinates: 51.5311°, -3.6708°.
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Place summary
Pen y Castell is a castle located in Kenfig Hill, South Wales, within the parish of Pyle. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5311, -3.6708
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Pyle
- Postcode
- CF33 6DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130618 (CC0)
- commons: Pen y castell - geograph.org.uk - 192401.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kenfig Hill
Villages · 0.5 km
Kenfig Hill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Accommodation Bridge over the former Duffryn Llynvi and Porthcawl Railway
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Heathbridge Miners' Square
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Cefn Cribwr Ironworks
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Stormy Castle
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Rees Williams monument in the churchyard, St James church.
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
St James's Church
Abbeys & priories · 1.6 km
Morgan monument in St James' churchyard, Pyle
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Cefn Junction
Museums · 1.8 km
Horgrove Enclosure
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Stormy Down
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Kenfig Hill War Memorial
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Accommodation Bridge over the former Duffryn Llynvi and Porthcawl Railway
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Heathbridge Miners' Square
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📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Cefn Cribwr Ironworks
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Kenfig Pool Holiday Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill?
- Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF33 6DS), in the parish of Pyle.
- What is Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill?
- Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill — hillfort in Bridgend.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF33 6DS.
- Is Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill a listed building?
- Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill charge admission?
- Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pen y Castell, Kenfig Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF33 6DS.