Castles in Wales Gazetteer (M-O)

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Mold Castle    Remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle built c1140. Mold, Clwyd, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: in a park opposite the parish church, on A541 OS SJ236 639 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Monmouth Castle    Museum of Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, who had their beginnings in 1539. Small section records the early defenses of Monmouth and its castle. Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, NP25 3BS Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A40 Website: Monmouth Castle Email: curator@monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk Phone: 01600 772175 Cadw Location map OS SO508 129 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: on B4385/B4388 OS SO222 966 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: 2 m N Merthyr Tydfil, off A465 OS SO042 095 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: by a carpark in the town of Neath off A465/A474 OS SS739 974 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: 2 m NE Newport, off B4582 OS SN083 401 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: on banks of Ogmore River, off A406 Website: Newcastle Castle Cadw OS SS906 797 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle OS SN310 406 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A487. Private but visible from the village. OS SN055 389 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Newport Castle    14th century east front with towers is all that survives of this castle, mainly used for administrative purposes. Newport, Gwent, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: on southern edge of Newport via A48, A468, M4, A4042. Exterior only. Website: Newport Castle Cadw OS ST312 884 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Website: Ogmore Castle Cadw OS SS882 768 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Attraction Type: Castle Location: 11 m SW Swansea, off A4118 Website: Oxwich Castle Cadw Location map OS SS498 863 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Oystermouth Castle    This early Norman castle on a hilltop has well preserved domestic buildings and keep. The Mumbles, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A4067 at head of Gower peninsula OS SS613 880 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts