Carmarthen Castle
Carmarthen Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Carmarthen, Wales
Carmarthen Castle is a medieval fortification standing on high ground above the River Towy. Stone walls and surviving towers remain visible among the ruins today.
King Henry I established the fortress in the 12th century as a royal stronghold. It served as the main administrative center of West Wales and faced many attacks.
The castle demonstrates Norman building styles that emerged during the conquest of Wales. You can see how its architecture reflected the power and governance of that era.
The ruins are easily accessible, and part of the site houses a visitor center. The elevated location helps with navigation in central Carmarthen.
Edmund Tudor, father of King Henry VII, died as a prisoner here in 1456 during the Wars of the Roses. This made the location a crucial point in England's political history.
Location: Carmarthen
Inception: 1105
Elevation above the sea: 24.8 m
GPS coordinates: 51.85600,-4.30569
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40
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Bandstand in Carmarthen Park
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Cast-iron drinking fountain in Carmarthen Park
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Corris, including front railings and gates
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Castle House, including railings and gates
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No 22 including wall, railings and gate
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No 15 including gate and railings
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No 23 including railings and gate
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No 17 including gate and railings
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No 19 including railings and gate
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