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Barry Castle
The story
History of Barry Castle
Barry Castle (Welsh: Castell y Barri) is a small Grade II* listed ruined two-storey gatehouse with the adjacent walls of a hall in the Romilly district of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales.
United Kingdom · the Vale of Glamorgan
- Built
- 12th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- the Vale of Glamorgan
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 51.397, -3.294
In depth
The fuller history
The castle was established as a wooden ringwall in the 12th century by the Barry family. Its name is derived from the nearby island where the pre-Norman chapel of St. Barruca was founded. The castle played a significant role in the local landscape, and its construction was attributed to the knight William de Barry. Throughout the subsequent centuries, Barry Castle underwent various transformations and expansions. In the late 13th century, stone buildings were erected within the original castle, marking a transition from its earlier wooden structure.
Key dates
- 1316It endured an attack and severe damage during the revolt of Llywelyn Bren against King Edward II in 1316.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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