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Cardigan Castle

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There was a motte and bailey castle here as early as 1093, though quite where that early Norman structure was located is a matter of conjecture. In 1110 Gilbert de Clare, who was responsible for quite a few of the early Norman castles in Wales, constructed a second fortification on the River Teifi. Around 1170 Rhys ap Grufudd, Prince of Deheubarth, took control, and transformed Cardigan into the first Welsh-built stone castle. In 1176 Rhys held the first Eisteddfod, or festival celebrating Welsh culture, at Cardigan Castle. The castle was taken and retaken over the years, as Welsh and Normans vied for supremacy, but it fell into disrepair until finally "slighted" (made uninhabitable) by Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War. Finally, in the 1880's a private mansion was built in the inner bailey, incorporating remains of the castle walls and buildings.
Cardigan, Dyfed, Wales

About Cardigan Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: off A478
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OS SN177 459
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Crofters cottage - 1.4 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £150

Shepherds Cottage - 1.4 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

Highland Cottage - 1.4 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £150

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Cliff Hotel - 2.3 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Stay from: £47.20

Castell Malgwyn Hotel - 2.7 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Stay from: £52.00

Hotel Penrallt - 5.2 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed Stay from: £90.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

LLETY TEIFI GUESTHOUSE - 0.1 miles from Cardigan Castle Cardigan, Dyfed From: £60.00

Newport Links Golf Club - 8 miles from Cardigan Castle Newport, Dyfed From: £34.00

Monachty Hotel - 20.3 miles from Cardigan Castle Aberaeron, Dyfed From: £39.95

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Cardigan
Tourist Information Centre
Theatr Mwldan
Bath House Road
Cardigan
Ceredigion
Dyfed
Wales
SA43 1JY
Tel: 01239 613 230
Fax: 01239 614 853
Email: cardigantic@ceridigion.gov.uk
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