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&pid=
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian (Cadw)
Castle, free entry
St Quentins Castle
St Quentins Castle
Details
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
