Carmarthen Castle

Carmarthen, United Kingdom

Carmarthen Castle was first built by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester in the early 1100s. It was captured and destroyed on several occasions before being rebuilt in stone during the 1190s. The castle was captured by Owain Glyndŵr in 1405. Henry VII's father died at Carmarthen Castle in 1456. During the Wars of the Roses the castle fell to William Herbert and, during the Civil War, was captured by Parliamentary forces. It was dismantled by order of Oliver Cromwell in the mid 1600s.

It has been used as the site of Carmarthen's gaol until the 1920s. The remains of the castle were given a Grade I heritage listing in 1954 and is currently a tourist attraction and site of the town's Tourist Information Centre.

The castle is accessed today via the surviving 13-metre-high gatehouse on Nott Square or alternatively via the Old Castle Gaol entrance on Castle hill.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Bridge Street 21, Carmarthen, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 1190s
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.visitwales.com

Rating

3.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Urbanfux (13 months ago)
Nice ruins to see if you happen to be in the area but I wouldn't make a special trip.

Nick Southern (16 months ago)
Not much left of it, just a wall and gatehouse. Plenty of information boards to give some historical context but nothing to keep you for longer than 15 mins .

Laura Irons (17 months ago)
The entrance to the castle ruins are situated in Carmarthen Town centre. It's free to take a wander around but there's not too much to see. A few boards up about its history but that's about it. Nice to see that it's open for the public and interesting to read up if you enjoy castles and history.

Christine Cheverall (18 months ago)
Now, most of what's left of this castle is accessible, but the most interesting information boards are up steps. Also, parking nearby is an issue.

steven patient (2 years ago)
Not really much to see, a bit disappointed really ?

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