Scheduled MonumentsWalesOld Beaupre Castle
Medieval · House (domestic)

Old Beaupre Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM001
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Beaupre Castle is a medieval and early modern fortified residence located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan, Wales. The castle comprises a fifteenth-century gatehouse with later sixteenth-century additions, including an ornamental courtyard range that reflects the evolving domestic aspirations of its owners, the Basset family. The site demonstrates the transition from medieval fortress to Tudor country house, with its architectural development marking the shift from military to residential priorities during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The remains include substantial stone walls and structural elements that illustrate high-status domestic building practices of the late medieval period in South Wales.

Old Beaupre Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Beaupre Castle?

Old Beaupre Castle is a medieval and early modern fortified residence located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM001.

What period does Old Beaupre Castle date from?

Old Beaupre Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Beaupre Castle?

Old Beaupre 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 GM001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Beaupre Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Orchard Manor House (4 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (4.1 km), Boverton Place (4.5 km).

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