2021
ST1382 : Well Tower, Castell Coch
taken 4 years ago, near to Taff's Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Well Tower, Castell Coch
Upper storeys of the Victorian Gothic tower, the Gatehouse is to its right and the roof of the gallery to its left. Fforest-fawr is on the skyline.
Castell Coch
Castell Coch is a wonderful Gothic Revival fantasy castle with sumptuous interiors, built 1871-1891 on the site of a ruined 13th century castle, by William Burges for John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute. The 13th century castle was severely damaged during the Welsh rebellion in the early 14th century and deteriorated to a complete ruin by the 19th century. The 3rd Marquess and his successors rarely used the restored castle, preferring the comfort and opulence of the main residence Cardiff Castle and in 1950 the 5th Marquess of Bute placed the castle in the care of The Ministry of Works. It is grade I listed and lovingly cared for by Cadw Link
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- Grid Square
- ST1382, 203 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- M J Roscoe (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 31 May, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 2 June, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
ST 1305 8261 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:32.1404N 3:15.3006W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)