Margam Castle

The sandstone mansion rises over two floors with an octagonal tower and features Gothic Revival architectural elements throughout its exterior walls and windows.

Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot commissioned architect Thomas Hopper to design this residence, which was constructed between 1830 and 1840 for £50,000.

The castle served as a subject for early photography experiments by William Henry Fox Talbot, who captured one of the first photographs in Wales here in 1841.

The entrance hallway and staircase hall remain open to visitors, while other rooms within the castle accommodate various events and gatherings.

A fire in 1977 destroyed much of the interior, leading to an extensive restoration program that preserved the Grade I listed building for future generations.

Location: Margam

Inception: 1830

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Floors above the ground: 2

Elevation above the sea: 59 m

Website: http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/1998

Part of: Margam Estate

Website: http://margamcountrypark.co.uk/1998

GPS coordinates: 51.56280,-3.72540

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38