Llantrisant Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Llantrisant, Wales
The stone remnants include a circular tower called the Raven and portions of revetment on a flat-topped spur overlooking the surrounding valleys.
Richard de Clare constructed the castle in 1246 after defeating Welsh lord Hywel ap Maredudd, establishing administrative control over the Meisgyn and Glynrhondda regions.
The castle stands as the only medieval monument in the county borough, protected by Cadw as a Scheduled Ancient Monument of Wales.
Visitors can observe the surviving doorway in the Raven tower, which indicates the original height of the curtain wall from the mid-13th century.
From its elevated position, the castle site provides views extending across the Vale of Glamorgan to the north Devon coastline.
Location: Llantrisant
GPS coordinates: 51.54154,-3.37480
Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:08
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