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Cilgerran Castle - Castell Cilgerran
Cilgerran Castle - Castell Cilgerran is located in Cilgerran, a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales (Welsh: Sir Benfro, Cymru) near Cardigan and overlooks the River Teifi (Welsh: Afon Teifi). It has swopped between Welsh and English hands a number of times. First erected as a citadel of the Lordship of Emlyn in about 1092. Rebuilt early in the twelfth century by Gilbert De Clare. It was captured in 1165 by Lord Rhys Prince of Wales. Then it was seized by William Marshall Earl of Pembroke in 1204 and retaken by Prince Llewellyn ap Iorwerth in 1213. William Marshall the younger recovered Cilgerran and built a new castle in 1223 with the addition of drum towers. These are the ruins that can be seen today.
It is an interesting place to visit with wonderful views over the Teifi Gorge. It is clear to see why it has inspired artists over the years, including J.M.W. Turner. The site is about a mile and a half from the A478 about four miles south east of Cardigan (Welsh: Aberteifi) next to Cilgerrin.
Link: Cadw Cilgerran Castle.
Celtic nation:
- Wales
Itinerary:
- Wales southwest
Place type:
- Castle
