St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian (Cadw)CastleProbably built by English nobleman and military commander Gilbert de Clare in the early 14th century, the most notable remnants of this castle are its huge, twin-towered gatehouse and high stretch of curtain wall on the north of the site. In the centre of what was once a large fortress is an earthen mound with the remains of a thick-walled building on top of it, which may be all that’s left of an earlier keep.LlanblethianCowbridgeVale of GlamorganCF71 7JTUnited Kingdom51.457590248567-3.455801010132http://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1123463
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian (Cadw)
Castle, free entry
St Quentins Castle
St Quentins Castle
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Probably built by English nobleman and military commander Gilbert de Clare in the early 14th century, the most notable remnants of this castle are its huge, twin-towered gatehouse and high stretch of curtain wall on the north of the site. In the centre of what was once a large fortress is an earthen mound with the remains of a thick-walled building on top of it, which may be all that’s left of an earlier keep.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Map reference: SS 989741 Lat: 51.45759 Long: -3.45580
Off A48 from east onto A4222 towards Cowbridge; at traffic lights, left for St Athan, then first right where signed for the Castle. Continue on this road and right again where signed.
Accessible by Public Transport: 5 miles from Llantwit Major station
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian (Cadw)
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
