Laugharne, Medieval town in Carmarthenshire, Wales
Laugharne is a medieval town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated on the estuary of the River Tâf with narrow streets lined by buildings spanning different periods. A castle overlooking the river dominates the townscape, while stone and brick buildings along the streets reveal the layers of several centuries.
The settlement received its first charter in 1291 from Sir Guy de Brian, establishing the basis for local governance and administration. This medieval founding shaped the town's long-term development and legal standing for centuries to come.
Dylan Thomas wrote many of his works here between 1949 and 1953, including the play Under Milk Wood, which drew heavily on the town's character and people. This literary connection remains woven into the town's identity and draws visitors interested in his legacy.
The town center is easily navigable on foot with various accommodations, restaurants, and shops within short distances of each other. Coastal walking paths lead from the area into the surrounding countryside, making day trips straightforward.
The Laugharne Corporation still maintains medieval governance traditions through its original charter, making it one of the last surviving medieval corporations in Britain. This remarkable continuity shows how the town's administrative structure has been preserved across centuries.
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