The castle consists of a rectangular court enclosed within stone walls, about 68 metres by 32 metres. There would originally have been a hall and domestic buildings of masonry and timber along the walls. Remains of a rectangular tower stand at the north-west end, linked to the outer face of the enclosure wall. The tower may actually predate the walls. Beyond the tower is an earlier counterscarp defence.
Dinas Powys Castle
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The castle consists of a rectangular court enclosed within stone walls, about 68 metres by 32 metres. There would originally have been a hall and domestic buildings of masonry and timber along the walls. Remains of a rectangular tower stand at the north-west end, linked to the outer face of the enclosure wall. The tower may actually predate the walls. Beyond the tower is an earlier counterscarp defence.
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About Dinas Powys Castle
Address: Dinas Powys,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Off the A4055
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OS: ST152 716
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Cardiff, St John the Baptist Church - 3.5 miles (Historic Church)
Nearest Holiday Cottages to Dinas Powys Castle:
Cardiff, Glamorgan
Sleeps: 8
Stay from: £800.00 - 3740.00
Llanharry, Glamorgan
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £266.00 - 1624.00