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Castell Coch

Heritage Site in Pembrokeshire

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Castell Coch

Make Hay. Pwll-caerog, looking across the fields from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Make Hay. Credit: Chris McAuley

Castell Coch, located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a picturesque heritage site that dates back to the 13th century. The castle was originally built by the Normans as a defensive stronghold, but was later transformed into a lavish Victorian mansion by architect William Burges in the 19th century.

The castle is perched on a hilltop, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. Its distinctive red stone walls and turrets make it a popular attraction for visitors exploring the area.

Inside, visitors can marvel at the intricate detailing and rich decoration that Burges incorporated into the design of the castle. The rooms are adorned with elaborate wood carvings, stained glass windows, and luxurious furnishings, reflecting the opulence of the Victorian era.

Castell Coch is now owned by the Welsh government and is open to the public for tours and events. It is a designated Grade I listed building, recognized for its historical and architectural significance. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, take guided tours, and learn about the rich history of this unique heritage site.

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Castell Coch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.928/-5.237 or Grid Reference SM7730. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Make Hay. Pwll-caerog, looking across the fields from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Make Hay.
Pwll-caerog, looking across the fields from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Aber Pwll
Aber Pwll
Porth Tre-wen
Porth Tre-wen
Stonechat The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. The male's song is high and twittering like a Dunnock. Both sexes have a clicking call like stones knocking together.
Stonechat
The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) breed in heathland, coastal dunes and rough grassland with scattered small shrubs and bramble, open gorse, tussocks or heather. The male's song is high and twittering like a Dunnock. Both sexes have a clicking call like stones knocking together.
Porth Tre-wen Taken from the coastal path
Porth Tre-wen
Taken from the coastal path
Castell Coch Fort
Castell Coch Fort
Ynys Gwair
Ynys Gwair
Bluebell Covered Clifftops
Bluebell Covered Clifftops
Aber-pwll
Aber-pwll
Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) Iron Age Fort The complex defences at Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) define a simple promontory fort to the east and a more heavily defended promontory fort on the west, both utilising the defensive potentials of the steep coastal cliffs. The western fort contains at least one building platform and is enclosed by a complex of up to four banks and ditches thought to represent at least two periods of construction, of uncertain relation, extending over a roughly 172m front. The main, inturned, gateway can be made out on the far side of the earthworks. A second enclosure on the east, about 48m by 34m, may be a fragment of an early enclosure, isolated by redevelopment, an annex, or a separate and later enclosure butting onto the primary work.
Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) Iron Age Fort
The complex defences at Caer Aber Pwll (Caerau) define a simple promontory fort to the east and a more heavily defended promontory fort on the west, both utilising the defensive potentials of the steep coastal cliffs. The western fort contains at least one building platform and is enclosed by a complex of up to four banks and ditches thought to represent at least two periods of construction, of uncertain relation, extending over a roughly 172m front. The main, inturned, gateway can be made out on the far side of the earthworks. A second enclosure on the east, about 48m by 34m, may be a fragment of an early enclosure, isolated by redevelopment, an annex, or a separate and later enclosure butting onto the primary work.
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Cliffs from the Coast Path Jagged steep cliffs and calm seas near Abereiddi.
Cliffs from the Coast Path
Jagged steep cliffs and calm seas near Abereiddi.
Aber-pwll A view over this rocky coastal inlet.
Aber-pwll
A view over this rocky coastal inlet.
Aber-pwll View out to Sea
Aber-pwll View out to Sea
Thrift on a clifftop wall Clifftop field walls such as this are the classic place to find the coastal plant known as Thrift or Sea Pink.
Thrift on a clifftop wall
Clifftop field walls such as this are the classic place to find the coastal plant known as Thrift or Sea Pink.
Ynys Gwair and the Clifftop at Castell Coch Ynys Gwair is the offshore island with the much smaller Carreg-gwylan-fach just beyond.
Ynys Gwair and the Clifftop at Castell Coch
Ynys Gwair is the offshore island with the much smaller Carreg-gwylan-fach just beyond.
Clogwyni ger Cyffredin / Cliffs near Cyffredin
Clogwyni ger Cyffredin / Cliffs near Cyffredin
Arfordir islaw Pwll-Caerog / Coast below Pwll-Caerog Cilfach y mor/ Sea inlet.
Arfordir islaw Pwll-Caerog / Coast below Pwll-Caerog
Cilfach y mor/ Sea inlet.
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Castell Coch is located at Grid Ref: SM7730 (Lat: 51.928, Lng: -5.237)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///workshop.decently.charcoal. Near Llanrhian, Pembrokeshire

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