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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Laugharne.htm TourUK - Laugharne Castle Find out about 12th century castle that had a multitude of owners and was originally built as a border fortress. Read about connection with Rhys ap Gruffydd, Llywelyn the Great and Llywelyn the Last. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Kidwelly.htm TourUK - Kidwelly Castle Built at the mouth of the Gwendraeth Fach, this castle was constructed by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, minister to Henry 1st, and is sited on a high rocky promontory. Colour picture. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/240.html Gatehouse - Newcastle Emlyn Castle Possibly started by Maredudd ap Rhys in 13th century, this is one of the few castles in the area built of stone. Read about connection with Owain Glyndwr and bibliography. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Llansteffan.htm TourUK - Llansteffan Castle Erected on high promontory above the Towy estuary, this strong castle started in 12th century was protected on three sides by cliffs. View colour photograph. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/192.html Gatehouse - Carreg Cennen Castle Explore castle built high on limestone outcrop that is considered to be the ancient seat and stronghold of the commote of Is-Cennen, although present building is 13th/14th century. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/217.html Gatehouse - Dryslwyn Castle Originally constructed by the Welsh this castle was home of the Princes of Deheubarth but seized by Edward 1st's army in 1287. See links and bibliography. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/llansteffan/llansteffan.php CastleXplorer - Llansteffan Castle Peruse Norman castle built in 12th century to protect the mouth of the River Tywi. Plus a location map, times of opening, and range of colour photographs. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/laugharne/laugharne.php CastleXplorer - Laugharne Castle Learn about castle that began as a ringwork construction by the Normans and was substantially added to by the de Brian family in 13th century. Also photos and map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/dinefwr/dinefwr.php CastleXplorer - Dinefwr Castle Discover castle that was capital of Kingship of Deheubarth and the warring sons of Rhys ap Gruffudd. Includes some colour images, opening times, and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/carreg/carreg.php CastleXplorer -Carreg Cennen Castle Gain an insight into castle with Roman origins probably constructed by John Giffard of Brimpsfield on a 300ft escarpment. Plus a range of colour images, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/green_cs.html Castles of Wales - Castell Moel Examine a castle that was little more than a fortified medieval house once owned by the Rede family. Plus some colour pictures showing the motte plus details of damaged walls. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/dryslwyn.html Castles of Wales - Dryslwyn Castle Inquire into gaunt remains of castle ruins high above the Carmarthenshire landscape. Find out about the connection with Rhys ap Gruffydd and the siege by the English in the 13th century. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/dinefwr.html Castles of Wales - Dinefwr Castle Constructed near Llandeilo, this castle probably built in the 12th century dominates the landscape. Includes some colour pictures of the massive circular keep and the surrounding landscape. |
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http://www.walesatheart.com/wahcastles/kidwelly.htm Wales at Heart - Kidwelly Castle Inspect this castle that was used as a blueprint for the best of fortifications by the Normans. Plus development of further protection and fortification up to the 15th century. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Llansteffan.htm TourUK - Llansteffan Castle Tour castle with almost unassailable natural fortifications that was easily captured by the Welsh in 1257. Find out how to get there and see colour photograph. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Laugharne.htm TourUK - Laugharne Castle Read short history about English castle that was repeatedly captured by Welsh princes during 13th century. Plus, find out who built a mansion on the site and see photograph. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/ammanf.html Welsh Castles - Ammanford Castle Scrutinize photographs of overgrown earthworks that is all that remains of castle in Carmarthenshire, Wales, where motte and bailey can be identified. Unfortunately, the original builder is not known. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/ferin.html Welsh Castles - Castell Allt-y-Ferin Consider this castle with triangular enclosure built on escarpment above the River Cothi near Llanegwad, mid Wales, and possibly built in 1145 by Gilbert de Clare, earl of Pembroke. |
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http://www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk/carreg.htm Great Castles of Wales - Carreg Cennen Survey castle that commands wild and naturally fortified site in Carmathenshire, South Wales. Find out about its collapse and eventual control to local bandits. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/carreg.html Welsh Castles - Carreg Cennen Castle Discover why this castle near Llandelio, Carmarthenshire, south Wales, is considered the most imposing in Wales. Look into its history from the 13th century and view some colour pictures. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/carmarth.html Welsh Castles - Carmarthen Castle Check out castle built on rocky outcrop above River Twyi in Carmarthen, south Wales. Find out about the development of the structure started by Norman William fitz Baldwin in 11th century. |
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