Newcastle Emlyn Castle - Castellnewydd Emlyn

Newcastle Emlyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Newydd Emlyn) is a ruined castle in the market town of Newcastle Emlyn (Welsh: Castellnewydd Emlyn), which straddles Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, Wales. Built originally in the thirteenth century, the Welsh castle fell to the English in the late thirteenth century. In the fourteenth century the defences were increased with the addition of a gatehouse which is remain prominent today along with the remains of walls. At the turn of the sixteenth century the castle was converted into a mansion but was damaged and then fell into disuse at the time of the Civil War. The castle is above the River Teifi  (Welsh: Afon Teifi) and can be accessed from the town centre which is on the A484 east of Cardigan.

Image: New Castle Emblyn, Cardiganshire 1804 by artist and engraver Hassell, J. (John), 1767-1825. In collection of National Library of Wales.

Link: Visit Newcastle Emlyn.