| 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 |
| 14 |
Kenfig |
Some pieces of stone remain amongst the sand dunes from
the 12th century tower. It was attacked and burnt down in 1295. 2 miles
from Porthcawl. Open. |
SS 801827 |
| 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 |
| 7 |
Morgraig |
A substantial Welsh castle from 1264 which may never have
been completed. Now ruined. Private. |
ST 160843 |
| 8 |
Morlais |
Late 13th century (1287) originally with 6 towers. Little
remains above ground but vaulted basement is well preserved. |
SO 048097 |
| 1 |
Newport |
The gateway and remains of the 3 towers of the 13th century
castle, built on a circular mound, have been incorporated into a 19th century
house. Private. |
SN 057389 |
| 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 |
| 11 |
St Donat's |
Built in 1300. The Elizabethan Great Hall was restored in
1925. Open June - July. |
SS 934681 |
| 19 |
Trefilan |
Welsh built castle of 1233 with large motte. Burnt down
1282. Private. |
SN 548572 |
