Morlais Castle, Medieval castle in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
The castle ruins stand on a limestone ridge, featuring a curtain-walled enclosure measuring 130 meters north-south and 60 meters in width.
Gilbert de Clare commissioned the construction of Morlais Castle in 1288, leading to conflicts with Humphrey de Bohun that resulted in their imprisonment.
The castle design incorporates strategic towers and a sophisticated vaulting system in the south tower, demonstrating medieval Welsh military architecture.
The castle remains include inner and outer wards, preserved basement sections, and a water cistern carved into the rock formation.
The south tower contains twelve vaulting ribs supporting an upper floor, now protected by a concrete cap for preservation purposes.
Location: Pant
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 51.77680,-3.37890
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:16
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