History of Fonmon Fonmon – Ffwl-y-mwn is a small hamlet just north of Fontygary in the Vale of Glamorgan. It is best known for its central duck pond and Fonmon Castle. Fonmon Castle is one of the few medieval castles which until recently was still lived in as a home. Since it was built by […]
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History of Hensol Castle Hensol Castle was originally built in the late 17th/ early 18th century as a country mansion. The house was remodelled in 1735, extended before 1815 and remodelled again in 1840 taking on a military gothic style of a castle. The castle is set within a landscaped park with lake and tree
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Overview This short guide outlines the castle sites to visit for free in Bridgend County. It can be hard to find places to go and things to do but castle hunting is definitely a favorite. Even better if you can find something new near home or a place to put on the list for a
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Boverton Boverton – Trebefered is a small village in the Vale of Glamorgan to the east of Llantwit Major. The village began as a farming community during the reign of William the Conqueror and largely remains so. It is a sweet little village with a little shop and fish and chip shop at its center.
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Visiting Ogmore Castle Ogmore Castle was built by the De Londres family around 1116 on the south bank of the Ewenny River and it remained in the possession of the family until 1298. It was taken over by the crown in 1399 from the Duchy of Lancaster. The castle was abandoned sometime between 1530 and 1631.
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Where is Penmark? Penmark – Pen-marc is a rural village south-west of Barry near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, close to Cardiff Wales Airport. It is a small village with a church, castle and a public house all within short distance of each other. Within the village there have been finds of Roman and
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Where is Rhoose? Rhoose – Y Rhws is a large village in the Vale of Glamorgan, near Barry. The wider area includes the villages of Fontygary, Penmark, Aberthaw and Porthkerry. It is set in a landscape known for quarrying and Lime and Cement Works. The coastal path cuts along its edge forming part of the
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Where is Southerndown? Southerndown is a small village on the coast between Ogmore-By-Sea and Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Southerndown Coast is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Much of the coastline is designated for both for it’s geology and botanic value. A stretch of shore, cliff, cliff-top, and several short
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Merthyr Mawr Village Merthyr Mawr is well known for its sand dunes but set back from the shore behind them is a quaint village that is home to a number of beautiful thatched cottages and the church of St Teilo’s . Merthyr Mawr is on the opposite bank of the River Ewenny from Ogmore and
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Where is Ogmore-By-Sea? Ogmore-by-sea – Aberogwr is a small seaside village along the coastline at the western limit of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan. It is best known for its sandy beach along the shoreline. It is positioned at the end of the River Ewenny. There is parking next to the beach
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