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What is recorded here
Dunraven Castle rose in St Brides Major during the 19th Century, joining the Post Medieval landscape of the Vale of Glamorgan. Its walls likely echoed with the footsteps of people who shaped that local area before modern memory faded. The castle still belongs to human history, even when its chambers sit quiet and unknown.
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Dunraven Castle, St Brides Major as Recorded historic place from the 19th Century; Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dunraven Castle was built in the 19th century by the Dunraven family, likely as a country house. It is remembered for its association with the prominent Welsh landowning family and its historical significance in the local area.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Dunraven Park Walled Garden; Dunraven Castle Walled GardenWalled Garden · 49 yd
Dunraven ParkRuins · 67 yd
Dunraven HillfortHillfort · 140 yd
Seamouth Lodge, Dunraven Castle, St Brides MajorLodge · 415 yd
Dunraven BayBeach / strand · 577 yd
Cwm Bach Promontory FortPromontory Fort; Defended Enclosure · 1545 yd
Monknash beachBeach · 1.8 mi
The SpiresWood · 2.1 mi
Craig DduWood · 2.2 mi
Ogmore CastleCastle · 2.6 mi
The Ewenny River and Ogmore CastleCastle, fort or tower · 2.6 mi
Nash Point Fog HornMuseum · 3.6 miOther information
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