Newcastle Emlyn Castle
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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 Glyndŵr in 1403.
See also
References
- ^ The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales. John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg609 ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6
External links
- Castles of Wales website (includes other photos and further historical background)
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