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Barry Castle is a medieval domestic and manorial site located in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The castle dates from the Norman period and represents an important example of early medieval fortified settlement in South Wales. The site comprises earthwork remains that reflect the defensive and residential functions typical of Norman lordly establishments in the region during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of Norman settlement patterns and manorial organisation in South Wales following the Norman conquest of Glamorgan.
Barry Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM135. View the official record →
Barry Castle is a medieval domestic and manorial site located in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM135.
Barry Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Barry Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM135.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knap Roman Site (0.7 km), Westward Corner Round Barrow (1 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (1.2 km).
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