Last Alteration: Friday 04 May 2018
Penllyn Castle
Penllyn Castle
Cowbridge, Glamorgan, Wales
Penllyn Castle is believed to be one of the first Norman keeps in Glamorgan. Originally an oblong tower, there are two surviving walls forming a corner of a derelict stable adjacent to the current mansion.
3 May 2018: The castle was put up for sale.
How to get here:
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Road: A48 - Follow the A48 to between Pentre Meyrick and Cowbridge. On the northern side is a junction leading to Penlynn, and the castle driveway is on the right as you enter the village. (0.5 miles, ~1m) +
roadside in village
There is a public footpath that runs along the drive, but this will then bear off into the field bypassing the house itself.
This location is private and has no or limited access only. The house is in private grounds; photos of the courtyard below are taken with permission.
Access: privateStatus: recognisableCourtyard
Tooth and Claw
Filmed: 26 Sep 2005
The monks arrive at Sir Robert's house.
Tooth and Claw
Filmed: 26 Sep 2005
Angelo reveals their true intention.
Tooth and Claw
Filmed: 26 Sep 2005
The monks leap above the workers.
Tooth and Claw
Filmed: 26 Sep 2005
The Steward challenges the monks.
Tooth and Claw
Filmed: 26 Sep 2005
The Monks win the fight with the workers.
Access: publicStatus: n/aView from back road
Photograph taken: 21st July 2008 by Chuck Foster
"This is a view of the house across the treetops along a road that runs behind it; this looks to be the only place it can be seen publicly by car, though it might be possible to see the courtyard from the footpath?"
Other nearby locations:
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St. Senwyr's Church (The Unicorn and The Wasp). No route recorded to this location.
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Georgia Pacific GB Ltd (Delta and the Bannermen, Reset). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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A48 (Cowbridge) (They Keep Killing Suzie): 1.13 miles. 
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Llansannor Court (Tooth and Claw, The Unicorn and The Wasp, The Woman Who Lived): 1.26 miles. 
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Argoed Quarry (Utopia, Doctor Who Series Seven Part 2): 2.05 miles.
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Llandough House (The Snowmen): 2.15 miles.
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St. Mary's Church (Lost In Time): 2.40 miles.
In the News:
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BBC News - 'Doctor Who castle' near Cowbridge goes on the market
Other show-related mentions for the location:
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BBC Wales - Doctor Who Locations
Further links about the location:
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Castle Wales - Penllyn Castle
Related Stories
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Tooth and Claw [26 Sep 2005]: Sir Robert's House (courtyard)
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