What is recorded here
Pencoed Castle was built in the 13th century by the De Clare family, who were prominent Marcher lords in South Wales. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold during the Norman conquest and control of the region.
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Places near here
St Martin's Church, LlanmartinChurch · 1246 yd
Chapel FarmFarmhouse · 1261 yd
Castell Trefesgob; Bishton Castle; Langstone CastleCastle · 1.2 mi
The KnollMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
St Bridget's Churchyard Cross; St Brides, Churchyard CrossCross · 1.4 mi
Waltwood HillMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Penhow CastleCastle · 1.4 mi
PenhowDeserted Rural Settlement · 1.5 mi
Grange WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Mill CommonWood · 1.9 mi
Celtic ManorVisitor information · 3.1 mi
Christchurch viewpointViewpoint · 3.8 miOther information
Photo: Rhys JW · CC BY-SA 2.0