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Laugharne Castle

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The Laugharne Castle of today bears very little resemblance to the building that was erected in the 12th century. The original castle was seized from the English by the Welsh three times before the end of the 13th century; it was then built and extended in several stages. Parts of the ivy-clad building on show today date from the early 14th century, while the gatehouse is thought to be 15th century. The grand entrance arch in the gateway was added later still, probably during the 16th century. In Tudor times Laugharne was leased to Sir John Perrott, said to be the illegitimate son of Henry VIII, who did not find the medieval castle to his courtly taste and set about converting it into a fine Tudor mansion. The castle came under siege during the Civil War, and some of the cannonballs fired at it by the Roundheads have been found deeply embedded in its sturdy stone battlements. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw

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Opening Times: Open Apr-5 Nov, daily 10-5 (last entry 4.30)

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King Street, LAUGHARNE, SA33 4SA

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Carmarthenshire is the largest of the historic counties of Wales, and known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Carmarthen, its county town, with its Roman fort, claims to be the oldest town in Wales.

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Laugharne Castle

King Street, LAUGHARNE, SA33 4SA

01994 427906

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Laugharne Castle

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Overview

The Laugharne Castle of today bears very little resemblance to the building that was erected in the 12th century. The original castle was seized from the English by the Welsh three times before the end of the 13th century; it was then built and extended in several stages. Parts of the ivy-clad building on show today date from the early 14th century, while the gatehouse is thought to be 15th century. The grand entrance arch in the gateway was added later still, probably during the 16th century. In Tudor times Laugharne was leased to Sir John Perrott, said to be the illegitimate son of Henry VIII, who did not find the medieval castle to his courtly taste and set about converting it into a fine Tudor mansion. The castle came under siege during the Civil War, and some of the cannonballs fired at it by the Roundheads have been found deeply embedded in its sturdy stone battlements. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw

Features

Opening Times
Opening Times: Open Apr-5 Nov, daily 10-5 (last entry 4.30)
Facilities
Parking nearby

Location

King Street, LAUGHARNE, SA33 4SA

About the area

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Carmarthenshire is the largest of the historic counties of Wales, and known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Carmarthen, its county town, with its Roman fort, claims to be the oldest town in Wales.

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