Castell Coch (St David’s)

Nearest town:
Fishguard (20km ENE)
OS reference:
SM77543035
OS sheet:
157
Latitude:
51° 55' 35.92 N
Longitude:
5° 14' 9.27 W
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Images

Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Coastal context from the NE, showing the jagged tips of the headland.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

In retrospect, an easier route into the fort is offered from the NE. Previously unsuspected fellow visitor provides scale for the earthworks.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Looking WSW, the view from the ramparts is dominated by the twin peaks of Penberry and Carn Llidi, with St David’s Head beyond.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
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thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The ditch is completely choked, or at least it is in August.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
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thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Access to the ramparts is much hindered by waist high grass concealing a knee-deep tangle of brambles and other unpleasantness.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The southern side of the fort drops to sheer, crumbling cliffs. Ramparts are the darker green area on the right.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014
Image of Castell Coch (St David’s) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Approaching from the WSW, the headland is very prominent. The top of Garn Fawr, a much larger hillfort above Strumble Head, can just be seen over the top of the cliff fort.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.8.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 8, 2014

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