Pennard Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Three Cliffs Bay, Wales.
The stone remains of Pennard Castle stand on a limestone cliff at 49 meters elevation, offering a view over Three Cliffs Bay and Pennard Pill stream.
Henry de Beaumont, Earl of Warwick, established this ringwork fortification in 1200 as part of the Norman conquest strategy to control South Wales.
The ruins represent medieval Welsh military architecture through features like the gatehouse with two circular towers and red sandstone construction methods.
The castle site remains open to visitors throughout the year, with walking paths starting from Penmaen village leading through archaeological areas between Three Cliffs Bay and Oxwich Bay.
Sand dune movement in the 16th century caused the complete abandonment of this Grade II listed building, leading to its current state of preservation.
Location: Pennard
Inception: 12 century
Founders: Henry de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Warwick
Elevation above the sea: 42.6 m
GPS coordinates: 51.57584,-4.10230
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:59
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