Carmarthen Castle: A Fortress Bearing Testimony to Wales's Violent History

Carmarthen Castle, in Carmarthen, West Wales, serves as a testament to the tumultuous history of the region. First constructed by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester, the castle has seen multiple attacks. In the 14th century, Owain Glyndŵr, a noted Welsh Prince, is known to have captured it in 1405. During the Wars of the Roses, the castle was destroyed by rivaling forces frequently. In 1456, Edmund Tudor, father of Henry VII, died imprisoned within Carmarthen Castle at the hands of Yorkist troops. It was John Nash who likely designed the gaol, which lay within the castle walls, in 1789. The old gaol was demolished in 1936, and the castle received a Grade I heritage listing in 1954. Today, Carmarthen Castle stands as a tourist attraction and the site of the town’s Tourist Information Centre.

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