Newcastle Emlyn Castle, primarily built around 1240, is now a ruin with significant features including a twin-towered gatehouse overlooking the River Teifi. The castle changed hands multiple times between the Welsh and English forces, suffering destruction during the Civil War before being blown up after the royalists' surrender in 1644. Visitors can explore the remnants, which include parts of the walls and a vaulted cellar.

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The remains of this castle sit on a
grassy site overlooking the River
Teifi. Only ruins stand today but
you can still get a great feel for the Castles Introduction
majesty of this place.
The twin towered gatehouse on the
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west side of the triangular inner
courtyard is the castleʼs most prominent feature. The gatehouse towers are
semi-octagonal outside and rectangular inside with latrine shafts on the
Kidwelly Castle
north and south.
The north gatehouse room has a
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entrance passage to a well-
cadw.wales.gov.uk preserved vaulted cellar. There are
ruins of a square tower to the south Carreg Cennen Castle
castlewales.com of the gatehouse. The castle used
to have an inner and outer curtain
ecastles.co.uk wall, and only ruined parts of the walls remain.
britainexpress.com The castle was probably originally built around 1240, changing hands
between the Welsh and English several times. In 1403 the castle was taken
by Owain Glyndwr, but was in ruins by 1428. Sir Rhys ap Thomas repaired Dynefwr Castle
Gower & Carmarthen Bay » the castle in about 1500. It changed hands again a number of times before
the Civil War during which it was held by Parliament until it was captured by
Royalists in 1644. After the surrender of the Royalists, the castle was blown
up.
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Newcastle Emlyn Castle
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Association Dryslwyn Castle
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