Newcastle Emlyn Castle

Newcastle Emlyn Castle
Newcastle Emlyn Castle

Newcastle Emlyn Castle, in the town of Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

The ruined 13th-century castle, mentioned in Brut y Tywysogion in 1215, when it was seized by Llewelyn the Great (Welsh: Llywelyn ap Iorwerth). [1]. It was recaptured by English forces in 1288, bringing Rhys ap Maredudd's revolt to an end. The castle was captured by the Welsh during the revolt of 1287-8, and also by Owain Glyndwr in 1403.


References

  1. ^ The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales. John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg609 ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6

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Coordinates: 52°02′20″N 4°27′48″W / 52.03889°N 4.46333°W / 52.03889; -4.46333


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