2 |
Baglan |
Welsh fortification of unknown history, probably 13th century.
Only earthworks and part of a tower remain. Private. |
SS 756923 |
13 |
Blaenporth |
A minor motte and bailey castle destroyed by the Welsh in
1215. |
SN 266488 |
3 |
Castell Bolan |
A small motte only remains. Private. |
SS 767920 |
4 |
Castell Meredydd |
Early 13th century Welsh castle captured in 1236 and built
up in stone. Only earthworks and fallen stone remain. Private. |
ST 226887 |
5 |
Castell Nos |
Early 13th century Welsh timber castle on rocky outcrop.
Little now remains. Open. |
SN 966001 |
6 |
Gelligaer |
A tree covered motte probably late 12th century near the
site of a Roman fort. Open. |
ST 137969 |
15 |
Llangadog |
Early 13th century motte is still visible. |
SN 709276 |
16 |
Llanrhystud |
Timber Welsh 1149 castle destroyed by fire in 1151. Only
earthworks remain. Private. |
SN 552695 |
20 |
Meurig |
Norman motte & bailey from 1110. Captured at least 4
times before being finally demolished in 1208. Second castle dates from
1250. Earthworks only remain. Private. |
SN 702675 |
17 |
Pencader |
A grassy mound remains from a motte and bailey castle built
in 1146. |
SN 445362 |
10 |
Sentence |
Only the motte remains. |
SN 111116 |