Castles in Wales Gazetteer (M-O)

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Mold, Clwyd Mold Castle Remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle built c1140. Mold, Clwyd, Wales Location: in a park opposite the parish church, on A541 OS map reference: SJ236 639 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Monmouth, Gwent Location map Monmouth Castle Established by William fitz Osbern. A 12th century hall/keep or tower and a Great Castle House built in 1673 that is now home to Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. Castle walls still stand. Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, NP25 3BS Location: off A40 Website: Monmouth Castle Email: curator@monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk Phone: 01600 772175 Cadw OS map reference: SO508 129 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Montgomery, Powys Montgomery Castle High on a hilltop above the town of Montgomery are the remnants of Montgomery Castle, built in 1223 to guard the border. It commands a view over the countryside, the town and the 13th century St Nicholas' Church. The castle saw action in the Civil War and was demolished by Parliament's army. Montgomery, Powys, Wales Location: on B4385/B4388 OS map reference: SO222 966 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan Morlais Castle On a hilltop are the remains of an unfinished English castle built c1287, on the site of an Iron Age hillfort. Round keep, towers, cistern, and miscellaneous building fragments exist along with a complete ground floor with its vault. Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales Location: 2 m N Merthyr Tydfil, off A465 OS map reference: SO042 095 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Neath, Glamorgan Neath Castle This was a stronghold of the lords of Glamorgan. The Norman castle's twin towered gatehouse remains. Parts, including a ruined curtain wall, were destroyed by Welsh attacks. Neath, Glamorgan, Wales Location: by a carpark in the town of Neath off A465/A474 OS map reference: SS739 974 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nevern, Dyfed Nevern Castle Motte and bailey castle sited on hillside. The large triangular bailey is much overgrown. The castle was originally Welsh, then Norman, then was reconquered by the Welsh. Nevern, Dyfed, Wales Location: 2 m NE Newport, off B4582 OS map reference: SN083 401 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bridgend, Glamorgan Newcastle Castle Built by 1104 by the Norman lords of Glamorgan and later added to, the remains include a stone curtain wall and towers, a hall and Romanesque architectural detail in the south gateway. Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Location: on banks of Ogmore River, off A406 Website: Newcastle Castle Cadw OS map reference: SS906 797 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newcastle Emlyn, Dyfed Newcastle Emlyn Castle Castle remains consist of some walls and a gatehouse that was an administrative, rather than defensive, building. It was blown up during the Civil War. Newcastle Emlyn, Dyfed, Wales OS map reference: SN310 406 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newport, Dyfed Newport (Dyfed) Castle The castle was founded at end of 12th century by William Fitz Martin, then taken by Llywelyn the Great and later by Llywelyn the Last. The remains date from the 13th century and consist of towers, gatehouse, crypt, and dungeon. A restored gatehouse was made into a home. There is a circular ringwork. Newport, Dyfed, Wales Location: on A487. Private but visible from the village. OS map reference: SN055 389 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newport, Gwent Newport Castle 14th century east front with towers is all that survives of this castle, mainly used for administrative purposes. Newport, Gwent, Wales Location: on southern edge of Newport via A48, A468, M4, A4042. Exterior only. Website: Newport Castle Cadw OS map reference: ST312 884 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ogmore, Glamorgan Ogmore Castle This Norman castle was constructed to guard the bridgehead. The original earth and timber castle was replaced by a stone one c1116 and later 14th century building. What now remain are the west wall, fireplace and parts of the first floor and stone curtain wall. Ogmore, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales Website: Ogmore Castle Cadw OS map reference: SS882 768 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Oxwich, Glamorgan Location map Oxwich Castle This castle is a 16th century ruined Tudor manor house built in courtyard style by Sir Rice Mansel. The southeast tower still survives to six storeys. Oxwich, Glamorgan, Wales, SA3 1NG Location: 11 m SW Swansea, off A4118 Website: Oxwich Castle Cadw OS map reference: SS498 863 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

The Mumbles, Glamorgan Oystermouth Castle This early Norman castle on a hilltop has well preserved domestic buildings and keep. The Mumbles, Glamorgan, Wales Location: on A4067 at head of Gower peninsula OS map reference: SS613 880 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering