Castles · South Wales
Talyfan Castle
In or near Llancarfan.
Talyfan Castle — ruined medieval castle.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun · 4.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Talyfan 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: "ruined medieval castle". Coordinates: 51.4851°, -3.4115°.
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Place summary
Talyfan Castle is a scheduled monument located in Welsh St. Donats, South Wales. The castle's ruins reflect its historical significance in the region. It is a notable example of medieval military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4851, -3.4115
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Welsh St. Donats
- Postcode
- CF71 7SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661894 (CC0)
- commons: Talavan.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Talyfan Castle?
- Talyfan Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7SX), in the parish of Welsh St. Donats.
- What is Talyfan Castle?
- Talyfan Castle — ruined medieval castle.
- How do I get to Talyfan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7SX.
- Is Talyfan Castle a listed building?
- Talyfan Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Talyfan Castle charge admission?
- Talyfan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Talyfan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7SX.