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Remains of Peterston Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM450
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Peterston Castle is a medieval castle situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan, Wales. The site comprises fragmentary stone remains of a fortification dating to the medieval period, though detailed documentary records concerning its foundation date and original builders remain limited in the scholarly literature. The castle represents one of several fortified settlements established in the Vale of Glamorgan during the Norman period and subsequent medieval centuries, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during Welsh and Anglo-Norman territorial competition. The surviving physical evidence at the site, protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation GM450, contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval military architecture in South Wales.

Remains of Peterston Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Peterston Castle?

Remains of Peterston Castle is a medieval castle situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM450.

What period does Remains of Peterston Castle date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Peterston Castle?

Remains of Peterston 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 GM450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Peterston Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmark Castle (7.9 km), Barry Castle (9.4 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (9.5 km).

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