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Gelli Garn Castle

In the community of Penllyn. In the historic county of Glamorgan (Modern authority of Vale of Glamorgan, preserved county of South Glamorgan).

This site has been described as a;
Masonry Castle
Timber Castle
.
  Confidence: This site is rejected as a medieval fortification or palace.   Uncertain remains.
This site has been considered by some writers to be a castle but is rejected as such by Hogg and King. "Small ruin at the top of a cliff; probably derives its title of 'castle' from this dramatic site." Spurgeon also rejects site but writes the name and strong position made it a favoured location for Bauzans Castle (qv).
The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SS98207962

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Air Photo and general mapping

1st edition OS Map from old maps logo

Mid to late 19th century maps

Modern Map from Ordnance Survey logo

Landscape form and features

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General location and route planning

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occasionally has photos of the site and will usually give an idea of the surrounding landscape.

Sources of information, references and further reading

This site's County Historic Environment Record (formerly Sites and Monuments Record) number is 00793s 'grey' literature, such as watching brief reports, held by H.E.R.s is often poorly referenced and is unlikely to be recorded in this website.

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This record last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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