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Exploring Coity Castle (Castell Coety) in Bridgend and what did I find?!




Coity Castle / Castell Coety

Coity / Coety

Bridgend 

Wales 

I found an interesting, ruined Castle with a different back story. (explained below)

Coity is located in the town of Coity on the outskirts of Bridgend in Wales. 

The castle has a children’s play area in its grounds, which adds to the family fun for a couple of hours, the castle is also free to enter with free parking in the grounds and neighbouring streets, so it’s ideal for a nice time without the usual associated costs. 

Even though Coity is a ruined Castle, there are several large sections of the Castle still standing which you can see by the pictures below.

These create good opportunities to take very good photos, lots of angles and atmosphere, you can immerse yourself in the grounds, with thoughts of what it must of been like back in the day. 

The Gatehouse is accessible though the main entry at the back, but also from the front, which crosses over the bridge where the moat once flowed. 

The entrance still makes for a dramatic and thought provoking view and picture opp. (as pictured above and below)

ST Mary's church is located next to the Castle, in its own grounds and although we didn't go inside, it looked very nice. 


A Brief History 

A romantic story, but most likely a fairy-tale, medieval times were violent and brutal.

The story is told that Sir Payne "the demon" Turberville one of Robert Fitzhamon knights who assisted him in the conquering of South Wales was offered to either fight for the lands by Welsh Lord Morgan Gam or marry his daughter Sybil.

"the demon" chose peace and unity with marriage to become the lord or Coity. 

Originally founded in the early 12th century, the castle remains represent architectural styles that reflect its lengthy occupation. 

Originally built as an earthwork castle around AD 1100, the stone keep and curtain wall were late 12th-century additions.

Coity became an important Norman Stronghold rebuilt in the 14th Century, forming part of the three Castles, Ogmore, Newcastle and Coity 

Link below to the Cadw website for directions and opening times. 

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/castell-coety






























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United Kingdom Coity, Bridgend CF35 6BG, UK

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