Scheduled MonumentsWalesCandleston Castle
Medieval · Manor

Candleston Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM095
Period
Medieval
Site type
Manor
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Candleston Castle is a medieval fortified manor house located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating primarily to the fifteenth century. The structure represents a modest but defensible residence typical of the Welsh gentry class of the late medieval period, with stone construction and evidence of residential comfort alongside practical defensive features. The castle occupies a strategically significant location in the Vale of Glamorgan and demonstrates the architectural and social aspirations of its medieval owners. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves important evidence of late medieval domestic and military architecture in South Wales.

Candleston Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Candleston Castle?

Candleston Castle is a medieval fortified manor house located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating primarily to the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM095.

What period does Candleston Castle date from?

Candleston Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Candleston Castle?

Candleston 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 GM095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Candleston Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heol y Mynydd Round Barrow (2.5 km), St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross (3.2 km), Dunraven Castle Hillfort (4.8 km).

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