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Fonmon Castle, Watch Tower, Fonmon

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NPRN37541
Map ReferenceST06NW
Grid ReferenceST0478067955
Unitary (Local) AuthorityThe Vale of Glamorgan
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityRhoose
Type Of SiteTOWER
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
1. NAR ST06NW20.1
A rectangular four-storey tower, which cartographic evidence suggests was built between 1622 & 1770. Depicted at the latter date at the angle of a walled garden & thought to be contemporary with the refurbishment of the castle (Nprn300300), c.1760. N half and upper storey added later in 18th c., with 19th c. gothic alterations.
(source: RCAHMW 2000, 163-4)
Associated with: Fonmon Castle (Nprn300300) and Park/gardens (Nprn265829).
J.Wiles 27.01.03

2. Depicted on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25-inch map of Glamorgan L, sheet 1 (1900). C.H. Nicholas, RCAHMW, 17th August 2006.