Ruperra Motte
| Ruperra Motte Craig Ruperra Motte | |
|---|---|
| Native name Castell Breiniol or Castell y Ddraenen (Welsh) | |
The Ruperra Motte in April 2011 | |
| Type | Motte-and-bailey castle |
| Location | Rudry, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Nearest city | Newport |
| Coordinates | 51°34′25″N 3°07′19″W / 51.57374°N 3.12208°W |
Location in the Caerphilly County Borough | |
| Official name | Ruperra Hillfort and Motte |
| Designated | 3 December 1997 |
| 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.