St Athan and Gileston History Walk, 3 July | Event in Barry | AllEvents

St Athan and Gileston History Walk

Graham Loveluck-Edwards

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Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm

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Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm (BST)

The three horseshoes st athans

The square, Vale of Glamorgan, Barry, United Kingdom

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About the event

St Athan and Gileston History Walk
This walk takes in the medieval tombs of the Berkerolles family and the remains of their castle at East Orchard. A place with a chilling murder story. And as we pass by the elegant Gileston Manor keep your eyes peeled for the lamas!

History topics discussed
The Norman invasion of Glamorgan
The Berkerolles and the Spencers (as in Diana Spencer)
The Corey family and the Industrial Age
The Great Flood of 1607
Aberthaw Power Station

Places we visit
The Church of St Tathan in St Athan
The medieval tombs
East Orchard Castle
The site of Boys Village
Aberthaw Power Station
Gileston Manor

Route Information
Parking: Street parking in Llantwit Road is good
Distance: 3.9miles
Elevation: 253 feet
Walking time: 2 hours


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St Athan and Gileston History Walk, 3 July | Event in Barry | AllEvents
St Athan and Gileston History Walk
Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm