Castle Farmhouse is a

medieval In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...

farmhouse in St Georges super Ely, in the

Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan ( cy, Bro Morgannwg ), often referred to as The Vale, is a county borough in the south-east of Wales. It borders Bridgend County Borough to the west, Cardiff to the east, Rhondda Cynon Taf to the north, and the Bristol ...

, south Wales. Its origins are as part of the

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castle of the Le Flemings, after which it declined in status, first to a manor house, and subsequently to a farmstead. It was designated a

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on 14 February 1952.

History and description

Cadw records the building's origins as part of the castle of the Le Flemings, who acquired the manor of St George's in 1314. The architectural historian John Newman notes the "great thickness" of the north and west walls, indicating their initial use as part of a fortified structure. Newman also records the 15th century great hall as "the glory of Castle Farm", The hall was originally subdivided. The farmhouse was listed Grade I in 1952. The farmhouse was the subject of an episode of the television programme '' The Restoration Man'' (Season 2, episode 6).

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* {{Cite book , last=Newman, first=John , authorlink=John Newman (architectural historian) , series=The Buildings of Wales , title=Glamorgan , url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/863472410 , year=2001 , publisher=Penguin , location=London , isbn=9780300096293 , oclc=863472410 Grade I listed buildings in the Vale of Glamorgan