Castles · South Wales
Ogmore Castle
Also known as: Castell Ogwr
Ogmore Castle — Grade I listed castle in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgend · 3.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ogmore Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1106. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Cadw. Managed by Cadw. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Bridgend County Borough, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.4806°, -3.6115°.
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Heritage listing
Ogmore Castle (Welsh: Castell Ogwr) is a Grade I listed castle ruin located near the village of Ogmore in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, east of Ogmore-by-Sea, and south of the town of Bridgend. It is situated on the south bank of the Ewenny River and the east bank of the River Ogmore. Its construction might have begun in 1106. Ogmore was one of three castles built in the area in the early 12th century, the others being Coity Castle and Newcastle Castle. It was in use until the 19th century for a range of purposes, including a court of justice and a prison, but is now a substantial set of remains and a local landmark. Ogmore Castle is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and managed by Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments).
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From Cadw
Step into the pastOverlooking a picturesque river crossing still marked by a series of ancient stepping stones, Ogmore (along with Coity and Newcastle) is part of a trio of fortresses built to guard Glamorgan against attacks from the Welsh-held west.Beginning as a castle of earth and wood in the early 12th century, it was quickly fortified in stone before being further strengthened with a curtain wall in the early 13th century.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ogmore Castle (Welsh: Castell Ogwr) is a Grade I listed castle ruin located near the village of Ogmore in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, east of Ogmore-by-Sea, and south of the town of Bridgend. It is situated on the south bank of the Ewenny River and the east bank of the River Ogmore. Its construction might have begun in 1106. Ogmore was one of three castles built in the area in the early 12th century, the others being Coity Castle and Newcastle Castle. It was in use until the 19th century for a range of purposes, including a court of justice and a prison, but is now a substantial set of remains and a local landmark. Ogmore Castle is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and managed by Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments). Admission is free, with access at all reasonable times.
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Background
History
Construction of Ogmore Castle might have started around 1106, In Caradoc of Llancarfan's The historie of Cambria, now called Wales: a part of the most famous yland of Brytaine, Caradoc wrote that the manor and castle were given to William de Londres, one of the legendary Twelve Knights of Glamorgan, by Robert Fitzhamon, the Norman conqueror of Glamorgan. In 1116, William de Londres was forced to abandon the castle when the Welsh appeared in force. His butler, Arnold, is credited with protecting the castle from the Welsh attack during the absence of William de Londres, and for this, he was knighted Sir Arnold Butler, also receiving the castle and manor of Dunraven as reward. According to the…
Architecture
The earthworks were steeply banked and oval in shape, enclosing an area of 164 ft in length by 115 ft in width. The inner ward was flat and constructed of timber structures. After completion of the ringwork, the building material was stone. The windows were round-headed with Sutton stone ashlar. The first-floor great hall had an ornate fireplace. William's son Maurice is credited with building the oblong keep; it is perhaps the oldest Norman keep in Glamorgan. Situated north of the main gateway, the keep was the first masonry building and was probably built in the 1120s. It is both the castle's tallest surviving building, and one of the oldest buildings in South Wales. Though only three of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4806, -3.6115
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Bride's Major
- Postcode
- CF32 0QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Established
- 1106
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgend — 3.9 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q1789059 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ogmore Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ogmore Castle 5085.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ogmore Castle?
- Ogmore Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF32 0QP), in the parish of St. Bride's Major.
- When was Ogmore Castle built?
- Built or established in 1106.
- Who runs Ogmore Castle?
- Ogmore Castle is operated by Cadw.
- Is Ogmore Castle a listed building?
- Ogmore Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Ogmore Castle charge admission?
- Ogmore Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ogmore Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgend, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF32 0QP.