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Coity Castle

Coity Castle sits high above the main road running through Coity. The Norman castle with its square keep and curtain wall dates from the late 12th Century. Much of the castle was remodelled in the 14th Century and new buildings were added, the castle was abandoned in 17th century. It is free to enter the castle grounds and the surviving masonary is definately worth a good look around. The village of Coity itself is quiet but has a friendly atmosphere.

Now greatly ruined, Coity Castle retains several distinctly Norman features. Well-preserved portions include the eastern face, parts of the battlements, and the wall-walk which connected the three-storied keep with the curtain wall. During the 14th century, extensive alterations were again made to the castle, and the fine Middle Gate was added to offer access to the elaborate residence which sat inside the Inner Bailey. 

Just across the lane that passes by Coity Castle sits a marvelous medieval battlemented church. The church houses two fine effigies of de Turberville women and an intriguing carved oak chest (possibly a very rare example of a portable Easter Sepulchre dating to 1500). The presence of a church so close to the castle is not surprising, given the closeness of Church and State during the Middle Ages. 

Coity Castle, Hoel West Plas, Heol Spencer, Coity, Bridgend CF35 - Wales, UK .

With no one living at Coity Castle, the grand structure decayed. Even though the Sydney family owned Coity Castle until the 19th century, it never regained its earlier splendor. 
Fortunately, Coity Castle has been rescued and is now managed by CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments. Remarkable Coity Castle is open to the public most days of the year.

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