Newcastle Castle

A castle built to last

Along with its neighbours at Coity and Ogmore, Newcastle Castle guarded the important river crossings which once controlled access into Glamorgan when much of this part of the country was under native Welsh control.

The original castle here was most likely a less sophisticated earthwork, with the remains standing today dating from a later building period of renovation in the 1180s. At that point, the castle was held by Henry II, and this royal connection probably explains why it is so well constructed.

Evidence of the castle’s superior build quality can be seen in its striking Norman doorway, perfectly preserved after lying almost untouched since the 12th century.