Llansteffan Castle at Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)CastleLlansteffan Castle stands on a headland overlooking the sand-flats of the mouth of the river Tywi.
The natural strength and strategic importance of this stunning location was recognised by the Norman invaders of Wales who established an earth-and-timber enclosure, or 'ringwork', within the ancient defences of an Iron Age fort.
The castle controlled an important river crossing and it changed hands several times during fierce fighting between the Normans and the Welsh. The transformation of the early earth-and-timber stronghold into the powerful masonry castle visible today was the work of the Camville family who held the castle from the late twelfth to the early fourteenth century.
The castle was held briefly by Owain Glyndwr’s supporters in 1405-06. At the close of the fifteenth century, King Henry VII granted it to his uncle, Jasper Tudor, who was probably responsible for blocking the great gatehouse passage to create additional accommodation.CarmarthenCarmarthenshireUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Llansteffan Castle at Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
Castle, free entry
Llansteffan Castle
Details
Llansteffan was one of a chain of castles built by the Normans but its history as a stronghold goes back much further, with the castle taking advantage of the existing earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10:00 - 16:00. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Map reference: SN 352104 Lat: 51.76853 Long: -4.38895
From Carmarthen, take the A40 west and turn off onto the B4312 signed for Llansteffan. Continue on this road through the village, left after The Castle Inn and driveway to Castle on right.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 9 miles from Carmarthen station
Llansteffan Castle at Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
Llansteffan Castle at Llansteffan Castle (Cadw)
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Local Accommodation
Regional Tourist Board Member
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
