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Historic Overview Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) is located in the heart of the modern Welsh capital, Cardiff, on a site of continuous human occupation stretching back nearly 2,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests intermittent prehistoric activity on the site, indicating its long-standing strategic importance. The castle’s origins can be traced to a Roman fort established around AD 55, strategically sited near the River Taff to secure Roman control of southern Wales

Dallimore, J. 2023. Neath Castle. Historic Overview Neath Castle (Castell Nedd) is a Norman fortress located in the centre of Neath, Wales, occupying a strategic position on the eastern bank of the River Nedd. The site lies close to the former Roman fort of Nidum, established around 75 AD, which formed part of a wider Roman road network linking key sites across South Wales, including Caerleon Roman Fortress. The location was already strategically important as a river crossing

Historic Overview East Orchard Castle (Castell Gerddi Dwyrain) is a ruined historic manor located near the village of St. Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The site has a long history, beginning with its establishment by the Berkerolle family, Norman settlers who received the land from Robert Fitzhammon following the conquest of Glamorgan in 1091. The first of the Berkerolle's was a knight to Fitzhammon. While the exact date of the initial construction is uncertain