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Castell Morgraig is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, whose origins and development remain incompletely documented in the scholarly record. The site represents a defensive structure typical of the medieval period in South Wales, though precise dating and phases of construction require further archaeological investigation. Its physical remains reflect the fortified architecture characteristic of Welsh and Anglo-Norman settlement patterns in the region during the medieval centuries. The castle's significance lies in its role within the broader network of medieval defences that shaped the political geography of Glamorgan.
Castell Morgraig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM031. View the official record →
Castell Morgraig is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, whose origins and development remain incompletely documented in the scholarly record. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM031.
Castell Morgraig dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Castell Morgraig is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM031.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Melingriffith Water Pump (4.8 km), Cooking Mound East of Taff Terrace (5 km), Cross in Llandaff Cathedral (6.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Castell Morgraig's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Castell Morgraig stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.