Landmarks & Historical Buildings in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

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This unusually well preserved ancient monument constructed approx 4000 BC is easily found off Duffryn lane — just look out for the sign. A short walk across a field allows direct access to the tomb. It’s possible to walk around the exterior and to enter the inside as well. The capstone is one of the largest in…

Jane T.

Tinkinswood Burial Chamber

Built around 4000BC, and within a long barrow which is now removed, this is an interesting small burial chamber. It’s possible to walk easily from the road and stand within the up-rights under the capstone. There are usually cattle in the field and they are quite inquisitive — they may come to look at what…

Jane T.

St Lythans Burial Chamber

Llancarfan is a delightful village in the Vale of Glamorgan, tucked away up a narrow valley (and accessed — be warned — via some very narrow lanes). Best known for its pub, the Fox and Hounds, it is also home to one of Wales’s oldest Christian sites.Here, St Cadoc founded a small monastery around 515AD. Viking…

David J.

Church of Saint Cadog

As a result of the Gavin and Stacey fame, the lady who actually lives in the house that was used in the filming for the program has opened her house up to Gavin and Stacey fans.The delightful lady, Glenda Kenyon is very welcoming and gives and informative tour including pictures to look at and gives all an…