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Gatehouse - Morlais Castle
Also known as Castell Morlais, this 13th century castle was built over Iron Age hillfort by Gilbert de Clare but over-run by Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294. Short historic detail and bibliography.

http://www.castlewales.com/morlais.html
Castles of Wales - Morlais Castle
Investigate remains of medieval castle started in 1287 by Gilbert de Clare that is now little more than earth works. Includes engraving produced in 1741 showing ruins as it was then.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/panoramics/pages/
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BBC/Wales/South East - Cyfarthfa Castle
Dip into this 'modern' castle that was constructed 1824 as an grand architectural statement to the Industrial Age of South Wales, England. Also see the virtual tour.
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Gatehouse, The - Morlais Castle
Check out historic notes on this castle started about 1287 by Gilbert de Clare. Includes source of Information and references, plus more links.
http://www.artguide.org/uk/AG.pl?Action=1502274M&Axis=1103651011D
Art Guide/Museums Guide - Cyfarthfa Castle Museum
Pore over the historic notes on this castle and information regarding the contents of the museum. Also details about how to find it and access arrangements
http://www.alangeorge.co.uk/morlais_castle.htm
Alan and Geoff's Old Merthyr Tydfil - Morlais Castle
Gain an insight into medieval castle architecture by perusing these photographs of the exterior and interior including the crypt and the old gateway. Also included is a plan of the original castle plus an old engraving.
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- the directory designed to help you navigate mainly medieval castles built in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It has been arranged by country, and then by county, if you already know the name of the castle to research you can access via the A-Z directory.

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