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St Donats Castle, Barracks

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NPRN37670
Map ReferenceSS96NW
Grid ReferenceSS9354067850
Unitary (Local) AuthorityThe Vale of Glamorgan
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunitySt Donats
Type Of SiteBARRACKS
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
NAR SS96NW22

A restored L-plan range of stone buildings, set on the northern side of a walled court, about 104m north-south by 72m, closed on the southern side by a sea wall, date and purpose uncertain: possibly 17th century.

Traditionally a cavalry barracks, possibly an elaborate stable yard, or riding school (as at Bolsover at a similar period).

Associated with:
St Donats Castle (Nprn300312)
Parks/gardens (Nprn301676).

J.Wiles 18.12.02