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Twmpath Castle
The story
History of Twmpath Castle
Twmpath Castle, also known as Twmpath Motte (), is a medieval motte on the southern slope of Wenallt Hill near Rhiwbina in Cardiff, Wales, which is a scheduled monument.
United Kingdom · Cardiff
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Cardiff
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 51.532, -3.222
In depth
The fuller history
The motte-and-bailey castle dates back to the middle Ages from about 1066 to 1540. Originally Twmpath Castle was a Welsh camp called Caer Cynwrig, which was captured and occupied by the Normans and became the third largest motte in the Lordship of Glamorgan. Robert Fitzhamon founded Cardiff Castle and used the old Cardiff Roman Fort to construct it.
Key dates
- 1089Legend has it that it is a burial mound erected about 1089 for Iestyn ap Gwrgan, Lord of Glamorgan.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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