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Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall

Wales
Cadw SAM GM337
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llandough Castle is a medieval fortified site located in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. The remains comprise the foundations and fragmentary walls of a hall structure, representing the defensive and residential architecture of the medieval Welsh gentry. The site dates to the medieval period, likely constructed during the twelfth or thirteenth century, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during a period of considerable military activity between Norman and Welsh interests. The hall remains, though substantial in plan, have been much reduced through time, yet they continue to provide evidence of the domestic and defensive arrangements characteristic of medieval Welsh elite settlements in this strategically significant lowland area.

Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall?

Llandough Castle is a medieval fortified site located in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM337.

What period does Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall date from?

Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall?

Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall 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 GM337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llandough Castle, Remains of Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Orchard Manor House (5 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (5.5 km), East Orchard Manor House (6 km).

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