Ogmore Castle

Ogmore Castle (Welsh: Castell Ogwr) is a Grade I listed castle ruin located near the village of Ogmore in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, east of Ogmore-by-Sea, and south of the town of Bridgend. It is situated on the south bank of the Ewenny River and the east bank of the River Ogmore.

Its construction might have begun in 1106. Ogmore was one of three castles built in the area in the early 12th century, the others being Coity Castle and Newcastle Castle. It was in use until the 19th century for a range of purposes, including a court of justice and a prison, but is now a substantial set of remains and a local landmark.

Ogmore Castle is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and managed by Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments). Admission is free, with access at all reasonable times.

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Ogmore Castle ranks #1648 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #38 of the 67 mapped in Gales. Fundado en 1106, más antiguo que el 88% de los monumentos datados del atlas — uno de los 303 monumentos del atlas fundados en el siglo XII. Compara el dato en las estadísticas de castillos.

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