Morlais Castle is situated within an Iron Age hillfort on a limestone ridge above the Taff Gorge and Merthyr Tydfil. Building of the castle begun in 1287. In 1294 it was captured by Madoc ap Llywelyn or Prince Madoc. It was probably never fully completed and was too remote and exposed to serve as a residence.
Morlais Castle
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By Hinkkanen @ 2006-04-22 08:54:42
