Welsh castles

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To say I love castles would be to considerably understate the case. But how to find a castle without a map? Here are several great resources . . . A map of castles in SW Wales: This castle shows both the native castles and the Welsh ones. Some of them are obviously close together, and this indicates a vassal/lord relationship…

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⭐ Kidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly, Wales. The present remains of the castle…

This Medeival infrastructure in Cardiff was erected in the late 11th century and mainly consists of Norman origins. The City of Cardiff is known to harbour the most number of castles to exist and was earlier recognised by the name, Caerdyf. #Cardiff #CardiffCastle # WalesTravel #CardiffTravel #WalesHoliday #WalesHolidayAesthetic

Guide to the nine best Welsh castles to visit in Wales with lots of local tips. Includes Cardiff, Caerphilly, Conwy, Harlech and more.

Carreg Cennen Castle, Wales. Carreg Cennen Castle (meaning castle (on the) rock (above the) Cennen) is a castle near the River Cennen, in the village of Trap, four miles south of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The castle is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, and its location has been described as spectacular, due to its position above a limestone precipice. It has been in a ruinous state since 1462 and is now in the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government historic environment service.