Again technically this not a castle but a small fortified manor house, built in the 13th and 14th centuries, but it is known locally as Barry Castle for very good reason.

By the late 13th century the castle had two stone buildings on the east and west sides of a courtyard, but nothing now remains of these above ground. Early in the 14th century the castle was strengthened by the addition of a large hall and gatehouse on its south side, and the ruins of these can be seen today.

The castle actually replaced a 11th century earthwork castle.

The castle was constructed by the de Barry family, which gave name to my home town of Barry.