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St Donat's Castle, Glamorgan

St Donat's Castle is a mediæval castle in St Donats, Glamorgan. Positioned on cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel, the castle dates from the 12th century. Since 1962 it has been home to Atlantic College, an independent boarding school and the first of the United World Colleges. The castle is within the council area of The Vale of Glamorgan.
CADW Grade I Listed 13325.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Crug yr Afan Round Cairn
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.401903,-3.533302
Grid Reference: SS 9343 6810
Community (Civil Parish): St Donats C
Council Area: The Vale of Glamorgan CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 188894
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/St_Donat's_Castle,_Glamorgan_188894

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