Narberth Castle, Grade I listed Norman castle in Narberth, Wales.
Narberth Castle is a Norman fortress ruin in Wales featuring two drum towers with angled bases and a vaulted chamber underneath. The site shows the remains of a rectangular fortified enclosure that once defined its outer boundaries.
The fortress was built after 1257 to replace a destroyed earlier stronghold and became important to the region during its time. In the 1500s it was granted to a Welsh nobleman but later returned to royal control.
The place appears in medieval Welsh literature as the mythical location where the goddess Rhiannon was said to guide travelers through its gates. This legendary connection remains part of the cultural memory of the region.
The site sits on private land and is best viewed from nearby public areas rather than entering the grounds. Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is uneven and can be muddy depending on recent weather.
Archaeological work around the ruins uncovered more than 20 graves dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. This finding suggests that an ancient church once stood at this location.
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