Ruins Of Coity Castle Bridgend South Wales
Originally founded in the early 12th century, Coity’s remains are a centuries-spanning jumble of architectural styles that reflect its lengthy occupation. Begun as an earthwork castle around AD 1100, the stone keep and curtain wall were late 12th-century additions.
Major rebuilding took place in the 14th century and again in the 15th, after Owain Glyndŵr laid siege to the castle during his uprising against English rule. Further modifications were made in the early 16th century, including the addition of a third floor.
Though the castle is now a ruin, remaining features from each era shed light on its long and storied life.
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Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Bridgend is a town in Bridgend County Borough in Wales, 18 miles west of the capital Cardiff and 20 miles east of Swansea. The river crossed by the original bridge, which gave the town its name, is the River Ogmore, but the River Ewenny also passes to the south of the town of Bridgend .
Bridgend railway station has regular services to Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway and London Paddington to the east; Port Talbot Parkway, Neath, Swansea and the West Wales Line to the west; and Maesteg to the north. There are also services to Manchester Piccadilly. Bridgend is the western terminus of the Vale of Glamorgan Line which reopened to passenger traffic in 2005.
Wildmill railway station, about 1 mile (2 km) north of Bridgend railway station, serves the estates of Wildmill, Pendre and Litchard and is on the Bridgend-Maesteg branch line. A park and ride station at Brackla, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south-east of Bridgend railway station is planned and is due to be constructed once capacity improvements have been made to the South Wales Main Line. Services to a new railway station in Llanharan began in December 2007. Bridgend bus station has services to urban and rural areas in South Wales. Most services are operated by First Cymru.
Bridgend's Travel to Work Area has expanded since 1991 and the 2001-based area now incorporates the western part of the Vale of Glamorgan. Bridgend recovered quickly from the decline of traditional industries, particularly coal-mining due to other alternative forms of employment. Wages are generally higher here than in other parts of the South Wales valleys. There are large industrial estates at Bridgend and Waterton (formerly Waterton Admiralty) which host a number of small-scale and multi-national companies, mainly manufacturing.
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Wales Things To Do in one week United Kingdom
Life Doesn't Suck brings you our complete trip to the Welsh Countryside of Great Britain over the course of one week. In it you'll experience the most fun activities Wales has to offer, such as Pentre Ifan, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, The Smallest House in Great Britain, Brecon Beacons National Park, The Big Dipper Sand Dunes, The Henge of Anglesey North Wales aka Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber.
Along the way we stop at some famous Castles including Newcastle Castle, Candleston Castle, Coity Castle, Ogmore Castle, Manorbier Castle, Carew Castle, Cardiff Castle, Conwy Castle, Pembroke Castle and Ewenny Priory, which isn't a castle but looks like one.
We visit popular attractions like, The Doctor Who Museum.
We enjoy Welsh Food from the Candy isle of Sainsbury's including Maltesers and Cherry Laurel. We drink with the Welsh and chat with a drunk Welshman.
We visited the United Kingdom and discovered an incredible time in Wales!
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Pembrokeshire doesn’t really do big towns, but it does have a city. St Davids city has just over 1400 residents, making it the smallest city in Britain.
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Bridgend County offers distinctive experiences for the group travel market. Its central position along the South Wales coast means it can easily be combined with other areas, from the rural Wye Valley to the bright lights of the capital city of Cardiff.
Tour operators, group travel organisers and the UK travel trade are invited along on a virtual road trip featuring Porthcawl and the surrounding coast and countryside of Bridgend County.
Follow host Steve Reed around the highways and byways of this attractive and often undiscovered part of the UK and explore numerous group venues, hotels and scenic sites.
Take in a variety of group attractions including Ewenny Pottery; Parc Slip Nature Reserve; Rest Bay Watersports Centre; Porthcawl Grand Pavilion; Porthcawl Museum; Finnegans Fish and Chip Restaurant and Pyle Garden Village.
You’ll also see some great hotels in the area showcased here, including the Best Western Heronston Hotel in Bridgend; the Seabank Hotel in Porthcawl and the Great House Hotel and Restaurant in the village of Laleston.
Well known Southern Wales coach and tour operator Cresta Coaches, seen here driving along Porthcawl’s stunning seafront, regularly bring groups to the area to enjoy all that’s on offer!
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Places to see in ( Cowbridge - UK )
Places to see in ( Cowbridge - UK )
Cowbridge is a market town in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, approximately 7 miles west of Cardiff. Cowbridge is twinned with Clisson in the Loire-Atlantique department in northwestern France. Cowbridge is part of the Cowbridge with Llanblethian community (civil parish) which elects a Town Council.
On 13 March 1254, Cowbridge received its first borough charter from Richard de Clare, the Lord of Glamorgan. Richard de Clare was one of the most powerful Barons of the day, having huge estates stretching across much of South Wales and also lands in southern and eastern England. The town walls were built following this, sometime in the latter half of the 13th century.
The present Cowbridge Town Hall, a building whose foundations date back perhaps as far as the Elizabethan era, served as a prison until 1830, when it was converted into a town hall to replace the former Guild Hall, demolished at that date. The New Palladian Town Hall was built in 1830 by Isaiah Verity of Ash Hall who in gratitude was made a Freeman of Cowbridge. The money for the reconstruction was raised by public subscription.
Eight of the original prison cells are still intact, six of which house the exhibits of Cowbridge Museum. The remainder of the building is used by the town council and for public events. The museum holds archaeological finds from Cowbridge and district, as well as displays on the later history of the town, including industrial and domestic artefacts, a photographic collection, and a small historical costume collection.
Cowbridge contains the following inns: the Bear Hotel, the Horse and Groom, the Edmondes Arms, the Duke of Wellington and the Vale of Glamorgan. The latter is located at the premises of the former Vale of Glamorgan Brewery. Closely attached to the town of Cowbridge is the village of Aberthin. Aberthin contains two inns; The Hare and Hounds and The Farmers Arms. Cowbridge once had a railway station, which opened in 1865 and closed in 1951.
Cowbridge is also home to the Cowbridge Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS), based at the Market Theatre. CADS was formed in 1947 and aims to stage three main productions each year. The Society also publishes a newsletter, The Thespian, three or four times each year. Until 1997, when it 'outgrew' the Town Hall stage, Cowbridge was also home to the Cowbridge Amateur Operatic Society (CAOS).
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Located in the Welsh county borough of Bridgend (historically in Mid Glamorgan) and around halfway between Cardiff and Swansea, is the town of Bridgend, or Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Welsh.
Following William the Conqueror's invasion of 1066, the Normans would later build three castles close to where Bridgend town centre is located today. These were Newcastle Castle, Coity Castle and Ogmore Castle. In 1141 Ewenny Priory was founded, just south of the town centre. Its Norman nave still serves as the local parish church.
In the early 15th century a stone bridge was built over the River Ogmore, from where the town's name is derived, both in English and Welsh. This is believed to have been used by pilgrims on their way to St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. In 1775 two of the bridge's stone arches were washed away in a flood, and were later rebuilt.
In the 17th century the first coal mining operations began just north of Bridgend. Ironworks and brickworks were also established around this period, however the ironworks ceased operating in 1836.
In 1850 the railway arrived in Bridgend. This brought about significant growth in the town as it allowed for the transportation of the local coal to the nearby ports. Today the station is situated on the South Wales Main Line, with direct services to Cardiff taking around 20 to 30 minutes, and Swansea in around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on stops. Bridgend is also home to a bus station providing access to, among other destinations, the seaside town of Porthcawl whose railway station was controversially closed in 1963.
Famous people from Bridgend include newsreader Huw Edwards. The metal band Bullet for My Valentine formed in Bridgend in 1998.
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5:39 Dunraven Place
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13:26 Caroline Street
14:25 Dunraven Place
16:11 River Ogmore
17:13 Dunraven Place
18:18 Market Street
Coity Castle, A Welsh Castle NOT To Be Missed - Places To See In Wales, Episode 5
The romantic ruins of Coity Castle near Bridgend, South Wales. It’s part 5 of our places to see in Wales series.
In the series, we look at some famous and not so famous places around our home country of Wales.
Coity Castle near Bridgend, South Wales is a Norman castle built in the 12th century by Sir Payn the Demon de Turberville, one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan.
Major rebuilding took place in the 14th century and again in the 15th after Owain Glyndŵr laid siege to the castle during his uprising against English rule. Further changes were made to the castle in the early 16th century, including the addition of a third floor.
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- The first castle was a Norman ringwork in the late 11th century.
- William 1st rewarded many lands to the Marcher Lords after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- Robert FitzHamon distributed the lands of Glamorgan amongst his men.
- Sir Payn was forced to acquire lands by himself though.
- Payn married Sybil, the daughter of Morgan Gam, the welsh leader and became the Lord of Coity (possible story).
- Payn de Turberville became Lord of Coity in the beginning of the 12th century.
- Coity, Newcastle and Ogmore castles joined to defend the Lordship of Glamorgan along the western border.
- From 1180 the castle was refortified with stone.
- In 1384, Sir Lawrence Berkerolles inherited the castle and added many alterations such as the east gate, a new stone curtain and a four story round latrine.
- In the 15th century Coity defended against a siege from Owain Glyndwr.
- Gilbert Denys and William Gamedge illegally besieged it and they were later thrown in the Tower of London.
- But after 1411 the castle passed to the Gamage family.
- During the 16th century the castle underwent a complete remodelling including a storey and chimney stacks.
- In 1585 Barbara Gamage married Sir Robert Syndey and moved, leaving the castle to decay.
- It was abandoned around the 17th century.
- Eventually the Coity lordship passed to the Earls of Dunraven.
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Visiting Welsh Castles - Tips For Tourists Visiting Wales
Some quick tips about visiting the castles of Wales during your trip to Wales and the UK. You can also read more and find the links on our website
Wales is famous for its castles, it has over 600 of them in various states of repair from grassy mounds with a few protruding stones to full medieval masterpieces just like the ones you see in the films.
If you plan your visit to Wales and rent a car you can get to see quite a few castles including the ones in the dramatic out of the way locations. Many of these castles are free to enter as well.
For more information about Welsh castles it is worth looking at the Cadw website. They manage many of the historic sites across Wales
We hope you have a chance to visit Wales very soon and to see some of these impressive castles for yourself, we’re sure you’ll love it. #Castles #VisitWales
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Beautiful Castles and Palaces in the UK | Everything Zany
If you are visiting Great Britain, it’s impossible to miss to pay a visit to the castles and palaces around the UK. Here is the list of the beautiful castles and palaces in the UK that are worth visiting with your family and friends. These famous castles and glamorous palaces are located in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Castles Everywhere - BRIDGEND To Ogmore Castle, Walking With ‘The Normans’ In Wales
Bridgend South Wales - Yes, another castle in Wales. This time I start my walk at Newcastle overlooking the River Ogmore and Bridgend town centre and walk along the river to Ogmore Castle.
Newcastle Castle was built in the 12th century as the River Ogmore was the border between the invading Normans and the Welsh to the West.
From the castle, I walk down Newcastle Hill to the River Ogmore and follow it through Bridgend. South towards the New Inn Bridge which is better known as the Dipping Bridge.
Then it’s across the fields past the ancient settlement of Verville to Ogmore Castle.
Ogmore (along with Coity and Newcastle) was part of a trio of castles built to guard Glamorgan.
All these castles are managed by CADW and are free to enter. Check their website for the latest opening times.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Newcastle Castle
5:20 Bridgend Ogmore River
6:11 Standing Stone
6:54 Craig-Y-Parcau
8:54 The Dipping Bridge
11:07 Verville
12:29 Ogmore Castle
'Castles Everywhere - BRIDGEND To Ogmore Castle, Walking With ‘The Normans’ In Wales’ - Filmed June 2021 #Bridged #Castles #VisitWales
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Top 9 Medieval Castles fit for Game of Thrones Wales Travel VLOG
As die hard Game of Thrones fans, we love those Medieval times, well Deanna does, I pretty much love the sex and violence in HBO's hit series.
On a recent trip to the United Kingdom, we ventured over to explore castles in Wales, which happens to have the highest concentration of castles in the world.
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9. Newcastle Castle 0:41
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8. Candleston Castle 0:59
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7. Coity Castle 1:14
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6. Ogmore Castle 1:29
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5. Manorbier Castle 2:00
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4. Carew Castle 2:41
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3. Cardiff Castle 2:58
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Caerphilly Castle - Places To See In Wales, Episode1
We visit the largest castle in Wales in the first episode of our new series “Places To See In Wales” We’ll be taking a look at some famous and not so famous places around our home country of Wales.
Caerphilly Castle is a is medieval castle just north of Cardiff in South Wales. It was built in the 13th century by Gilbert de Clare. It was used as a base to conquer Glamorganshire and there was extensive fighting between Gilbert and the Welsh.
The castle is in the centre of the town and there are great views around the area. It costs £8.50 (Dec 18) to enter the castle and it’s big enough to spend a couple of hours there. #VisitWales
One of the most striking things about the castle is the leaning south east tower. It leans at 10 degrees, there is some debate as to whether the damage was caused during the English Civil War or as a result of subsidence when the castle fell into disrepair.
Caerphilly Castle has been used as a location for many TV and film productions including many episodes of Dr Who, Wolf Hall and Restoration with Robert Downey Jr.
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Moderate Priced Food
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* Laugharne Castle
* Dylan Thomas Boat House
* Dylan Thomas Walk
* Hill Farm Stables Horseback Riding Tours
* The Tin Shed Experience Military Museum
* St Martins Church
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The weather in the UK can vary from day to day. Warmer and hotter months are between April to September. Colder months with snow,sleet and rain are between October and March. You can get some humidity and pollen is highest, between June and August for hayfever suffers. You can also get rain in between, April and September.
Currency
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
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It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
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• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Time Difference
During the winter months, Britain is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours behind Sydney. Western standard time is five hours behind.
From late March until late October, the clocks go forward one hour to British Summer Time (BST).
To check the correct time, contact the Speaking Clock service by dialling 123.
Weight And Measurements
Britain is officially metric, in line with the rest of Europe. However, imperial measures are still in use, especially for road distances, which are measured in miles. Imperial pints and gallons are 20 per cent larger than US measures.
Imperial to Metric
1 inch = 2.5 centimetres
1 foot = 30 centimetres
1 mile = 1.6 kilometres
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 pound = 454 grams
1 pint = 0.6 litres
1 gallon = 4.6 litres
Metric to Imperial
1 millimetre = 0.04 inch
1 centimetre = 0.4 inch
1 metre = 3 feet 3 inches
1 kilometre = 0.6 mile
1 gram = 0.04 ounce
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
Passport And Visas Requirements To Enter The UK
Please note: Following the recent referendum vote for the UK to leave the European Union (EU), there are currently no changes in the way people travel to Britain. The following guidelines still apply:
If you're planning an adventure to the UK, depending on your nationality and your reason for visiting, you may need to organise a visa.
If you're an American, Canadian or Australian tourist, you'll be able to travel visa-free throughout the UK, providing you have a valid passport and your reason for visiting meets the immigration rules (link is external).
Citizens from some South American and Caribbean countries as well as Japan are also able to travel visa-free around the UK.
European Union citizens, non-EU member states of the EEA (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), Switzerland, and members of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) do not need a visa to enter the UK.
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Raglan Castle | Exploring Monmouthshire Wales
Raglan Castle is a ruined castle which still evokes the magnificence and grandeur from it's hey day.
The castle looms over the A40, one of the trunk-roads connecting the Welsh towns of Abergavenny and Chepstow with the borders of England.
Raglan has a rather checkered history – it started life, in late Medieval times, as a real fortified castle. However, being built during a peaceful period in the English/Welsh border wars, it didn’t see much military action. As a result, it evolved into a breathtakingly beautiful Tudor manor-house.
This is our very first castle explore video and I don't think we could of picked a better castle to explore due the it's majesty. We do hope you enjoy watching.
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00:09 Raglan Intro
01:17 Gatehouse Range
02:20 Stone Court
03:00 Great Hall
03:26 Fountain Court
04:16 The Great Tower
05:34 Long Gallery
06:30 Moat walk
07:13 Civil War
08:00 Ending
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Newcastle Castle - Bridgend
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Newcastle Castle in Bridgend is a small and cozy 12th century structure that has changed little since then. Part of the Coity, Newcastle and Ogmore trio of castles built to defend the western front it now stands looking over Bridgend.
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- In the early 11th century, William II encouraged Robert Fitzhamon, Baron of Gloucester to attack the Welsh Kingdom of Morgannwg in South Wales.
- Newcastle Castle was initially constructed as a ringwork in 1106 by William de Londres, one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan.
- William de Londres was a knight loyal to the Norman baron Robert Fitzhamon.
- Its defences were strengthened in the late 12th century.
- These included a 2m thick curtain wall.
- A welsh uprising is thought to have inspired the increase in local defences.
- It is noted for its exceptional stonework, including the Norman doorway.
- It remained in Royal ownership until the death of Henry II in 1189.
- Prince John then acquired it but handed it over to Morgan ap Caradog to strengthen welsh relations.
- In the early 12th century the castle changed hands multiple times.
- Tudor upgrades were added in the 16th century.
- In 1718 it was purchased by Samuel Edwin of Llanmihangel Place but later became part of the Dunraven estate.
- It has seen little attention since the late 12th century.
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