Directory of castles built in Ceredigion, Wales, UK

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Gatehouse - Aberystwyth Castle
Study this large original concentric castle protected by a wall built by Edward 1st. Read about site layout and architectural detail plus bibliography.

http://www.castlewales.com/lampeter.html
Castles of Wales - Lampeter Castle
Read about the only remains of this castle that are mounds of earth in the grounds of The University of Wales. Peruse explanatory historic note by a student of the University.

http://www.castlewales.com/dinerth.html
Castles of Wales - Castell Dinerth
Built near Aberarth, this castle, built by the de Clare family, has possible Scandinavian connections. Find out how many times it was burnt to the ground.

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Castles of Wales - Cilgerran Castle
Constructed high above the River Teifi, this castle controlled the tidal river and attack from ships. Discover why Edward 3rd reinforced the building in 1370's.

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BBC History - Cardigan Castle
Read about major Welsh castle in serious state of repair that was short-listed for BBC's restoration programme. Plus, find out how it was bought back into public hands.

http://www.llanrhystud.co.uk/gaer_penrhos/gaer_penrhos.shtml
Llanrhystud Village Information - Llanrhystud Castle
Research these huge earthworks near this village in west Wales dating back to the Iron Age. Read Royal Commission's detailed record of the site plus line drawing of site plan.

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Castles of Wales - Cardigan Castle
Investigate castle that now has a Victorian mansion built within the Norman inner bailey. Look at colour photographs of the interior that have been difficult to obtain until now.

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Welsh Castles - Aberystwyth Castle
Scrutinize colour photographs of castle and impressive location above Aberystwyth, West Wales. Find out about the Iron-age origins and subsequent building of current castle in early 12th century.

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Welsh Castles - Aberrheidol Castle
Author, Adrian Pettifer, evaluates the history and excavations of castle at Ceredigion, West Wales, that changed hands five times in the 13th century. Plus useful link to location map.

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- the directory designed to help you navigate mainly medieval castles built in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It has been arranged by country, and then by county, if you already know the name of the castle to research you can access via the A-Z directory.

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