Ruperra Motte

Ruperra Motte
Craig Ruperra Motte
Native name
Castell Breiniol or Castell y Ddraenen (Welsh)
The Ruperra Motte in April 2011
TypeMotte-and-bailey castle
LocationRudry, Caerphilly, Wales
Nearest cityNewport
Coordinates51°34′25″N 3°07′19″W / 51.57374°N 3.12208°W / 51.57374; -3.12208
Ruperra Motte
Official nameRuperra Hillfort and Motte
Designated3 December 1997 (1997-12-03)
Reference no.GM511

Ruperra Motte, also known as Craig Ruperra Motte, (Welsh: Castell Breiniol, or Castell y Ddraenen) is a medieval motte and bailey castle in the community of Rudry close to the village of Draethen in the Caerphilly County Borough on the border with Newport in south west Wales. It is a Scheduled Monument within the Grade II listed Registered Historic Park & Garden, which also includes Ruperra Castle.