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East Orchard Castle
The story
History of East Orchard Castle
East Orchard Castle is a ruined building near St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, whose remains date mainly from the 14th century.
United Kingdom
- Built
- 14th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 51.403, -3.397
In depth
The fuller history
While it is called a castle, it was not fortified in the style of one and is officially classed as post-medieval and broadly defined as a domestic manor house dwelling. The historic site in its entirety contains a manor house, a barn, a chapel and a dovecote (able to house roughly 200 birds). It was destroyed by Llywelyn Bren, probably during the revolt of 1316. The Orchards were built by the Berkerolles family, who received the land from Robert Fitzhammon after the conquest of Glamorgan 1091.
Key dates
- 1091The Orchards were built by the Berkerolles family, who received the land from Robert Fitzhammon after the conquest of Glamorgan 1091.
- 1316It was destroyed by Llywelyn Bren, probably during the revolt of 1316.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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