St Quentin's Castle, LlanblethianCastleThe ruinous rectilinear stone walled castle enclosure, c.64m east to west by 40-60m, at Llanblethian Castle is set on a spur above steep slopes above the River Thaw.
The encience, with a twin-towered gatehouse and two other towers on the east, and the entrance facade are thought to be early fourteenth century. A rectangular tower within is believed to be earlier. The castle is first mentioned 1234 and is believed to have been established around 1102. It was ruinous by 1741.CowbridgeVale of GlamorganUnited Kingdomhttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/stquentinscastlellanblethian/?lang=en
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian
Castle, free entry
St Quentins Castle
St Quentins Castle
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It is thought that the Normans built their original keep on the remains of Caer Dynnaf an iron age hillfort located to the west. The castle is now in the care of Cadw and the stone remains are well worth a visit.
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
St Quentin's Castle, Llanblethian
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Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
