Ogmore Castle, Medieval castle ruins in St Bride's Major, Wales.
The stone remains of Ogmore Castle stand near the River Ewenny, featuring a rectangular keep and curtain walls dating from Norman construction techniques.
William of London established Ogmore Castle in 1116 as part of the Norman defensive network to maintain control over the conquered Welsh territories.
The castle grounds contain medieval stepping stones across the River Ewenny, representing early engineering solutions for crossing water obstacles.
The castle site opens daily from April through October, with designated parking areas and information panels explaining the architectural features.
A tidal moat surrounds the castle structure, filling and emptying with water according to the natural cycles of the adjacent river system.
Location: St Bride's Major
Inception: 1106
Elevation above the sea: 8.5 m
Website: https://cadw.llyw.cymru/ymweld/lleoedd-i-ymweld/castell-ogwr
GPS coordinates: 51.48060,-3.61149
Latest update: June 15, 2025 00:10
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