Llantrisant Castle, Llantrisant

Name: Llantrisant Castle
Address: Llantrisant, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Llantrisant

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Llantrisant Castle is a ruined castle in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Glamorgan, Wales. The ruins are on a good elevation, commanding extensive views of the surrounding country. It has the appearance of once occupying a formidable position of defense. Now only a portion of a tower and some outer walls remain standing and neglected. Its origin being ascribed to different dates. During what period and by whom this and several other castles in Wales were erected, has not been determined. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°32'30"N, 3°22'29"W

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Llantrisant United Kingdom

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Llantrisant Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Llantrisant Church, Royal Mint Museum, The Model House, Pontyclun.

~370 ftW
Church
Llantrisant Church, Llantrisant
2 min walk • Llantrisant Church is located in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Glamorgan, Wales. Built within a short distance of Llantrisant Castle, it was originally in the Norman style of architecture.
1 miNW
Museum
Royal Mint Museum
27 min walk • The Royal Mint Museum is a numismatics museum located in Llantrisant, Wales, which houses coins, medals, artwork and minting equipment previous owned by the Royal Mint.
~260 ftN
51°32'32"N • 3°22'30"W
The Model House, Llantrisant
2 min walk • Museum
1.4 miSW
Village
Pontyclun
37 min walk • Pontyclun is a village and community located in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Like the surrounding towns, it has seen a sharp increase in its population in the last ten years as people migrate south from the Valleys in the south of Wales and west from the capital city of Cardiff.