Llangynwyd Castle

Llangynwyd Castle Details

Llangynwyd Castle, scant overgrown ruins of C12 castle of Earls of Gloucester destroyed C13

  • Closest To: Llangynwyd, Maesteg
  • Access: Occasional Access
  • Grid Reference: SS852887

Llangynwyd Castle is a fortified promontory site consisting of a walled courtyard on top of a possible ringwork, and a large outer enclosure defended by a ditch. The castle is accessed over fields used for livestock, so permission to access must be sought from the farm. The courtyard was protected by mural towers and a double-towered gatehouse, and there were impressive stone buildings within. It was destroyed in the late 13th century and never restored.