Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
18/09/1962
Date of Amendment
30/03/1995
Name of Property
Barry Castle
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Location
Near junction with Porth-y-Castell.
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.
Reason for designation
Graded II* as substantial medieval remains.
Scheduled Ancient Monument Gm 135.
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