Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
13180
Building Number
 
Grade
II*  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
18/09/1962  
Date of Amendment
30/03/1995  
Name of Property
Barry Castle  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan  
Community
Barry  
Town
 
Locality
Barry  
Easting
310086  
Northing
167197  
Street Side
 
Location
Near junction with Porth-y-Castell.  

Description


Broad Class
Defence  
Period
 

History
Fortified manor established here by C12, but remains date from circa 1300-1350. Consisted of 3 blocks arranged round courtyard; with gateway at SE angle.  

Exterior
Local rubble with some remaining freestone dressings. Remains consist of gateway (circa 5m high) with pointed arch (chamfered voussoirs and hoodmould) and window opening above. Portcullis grooves to sides of gateway. Wall to L of gateway steps forward. Remains of 2 walls run to W of gateway (former hall block with basement below); arched doorway and slit window in rear wall (circa 2.2m high); S wall is foundations only (circa 7m long). To rear of gateway, E wall has slit window, blocked stair to SE corner.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Graded II* as substantial medieval remains. Scheduled Ancient Monument Gm 135.  

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