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Morlais Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil in Glamorgan, Wales. The castle was constructed in the early thirteenth century, likely during the 1270s, by the Norman lords of Glamorgan as part of their defensive network across the region. The site comprises a substantial stone keep and bailey works positioned on a prominent hilltop, commanding views over the Merthyr Valley and the approaches to Glamorgan. Though substantially ruined, the surviving masonry demonstrates the castle's original importance as a stronghold, though it was likely abandoned or fell into disrepair by the late medieval period as Norman power in south Wales diminished.
Morlais Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM028. View the official record →
Morlais Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM028.
Morlais Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Morlais Castle 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 GM028.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork (6.5 km), Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn (6.6 km), Merthyr Common Round Cairns (6.9 km).
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