Carreg Cennen Castle - Castell Carreg Cennen

Carreg Cennen Castle (Castell Carreg Cennen) was built by the Welsh in the twelfth century. It was later taken by the English. It is sited high in a good defensive position upon a limestone crag. There is some evidence that the location was occupied in the Iron Age and later by the Romans. The structure that can now be seen is that rebuilt in 1277. Portions of the curtain wall and a number of towers remain with internal buildings still visible. There is also a walled passage that leads to a natural limestone cave beneath the castle. The site is in Trapp to the south east of Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire southwest Wales.

Our Visit

We visited in Autumn and were the only ones there. There is a car park beneath Carreg Cennen and a charge to gain entry to the site. We followed the winding path up to the dark brooding castle. A real fortress with substantial remains and beautiful views. We found it difficult to leave and it had a special feel. We recommend a visit.

Link: Carreg Cennen Castle and Farm.