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Castles
in Wales - Ceredigion
A guide to Ceredigion, Wales, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. |
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Castles Aberystwyth
Castle Caer
Penrhos (Llanrhystyd) Cardigan
Castle 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. See map Castell
Dinerth Finally in 1102 it was destroyed by Maelgwyn ap Rhys to prevent it falling into the possession of Llewelyn. The site is now overgrown, though the mounds of the castle and the defensive ditches are clearly visible. See map Castell
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