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Brief description of site

Wenvoe Castle retains the bones of a landscape park and gardens of the mid- to late-18th century.

Brief history of site

The layout of the park was mainly undertaken by the third baronet, Sir Edmund Thomas.

Location information:

Address: Port Road, CF5 6AD

Locality: Wenvoe

Local Authorities:

The Vale of Glamorgan; Wenvoe; Wenvoe

Historical County: Glamorgan

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 171 Grid Ref: ST121713
Latitude: 51.43386 Longitude: -3.265884

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: golf course

Site first created: 1733 to 1767

Main period of development: Mid 18th century

Survival: Part: standing remains

Site Size (Hectares): 132.5

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