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Medieval · Castle

Castell Morgraig

Wales
Cadw SAM GM031
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Morgraig is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM031. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive architecture characteristic of Welsh lordships during the High Middle Ages. Its physical remains demonstrate the stone construction typical of castles built to control territory and assert feudal authority in the region. The site preserves evidence of medieval military engineering practices employed in South Wales during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion and Welsh resistance.

Castell Morgraig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM031. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Morgraig?

Castell Morgraig is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM031. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM031.

What period does Castell Morgraig date from?

Castell Morgraig dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Morgraig?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Morgraig?

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).

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