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The Grade I Listed Carmarthen Castle, in Carmarthen, Wales.

First built by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester in the early 1100s. In 1116 local Welsh prince Gruffydd ap Rhys, who had had his lands taken from him by the Normans captured it in a night attack. Gruffydd dismantled the castle and plundered the surrounding town and rebuilt the castle.

North Wales prince, Owain Gwynedd ('Owain the Great'), destroyed the castle in 1137 after which it was rebuilt. Briefly recaptured in 1144, it was again taken by Cadell ap Rhys (son of Gruffydd ap Rhys) in 1146 and retained for several years. Cadell's brother Rhys again captured the castle in 1195.

It is noted as the place of death of Edmund Tudor, father of the first Tudor king of England, Henry VII. Edmund took possession of the castle during the Wars of the Roses on behalf of the House of Lancaster. Yorkist troops led by William Herbert captured the castle in August 1456, imprisoning Edmund Tudor, who died a prisoner there on 1 November. His 13-year-old wife Margaret gave birth to Henry in January the following year.

An eight-cell gaol existed in the inner bailey at Carmarthen Castle and, in 1789, this was converted into a new County Gaol, designed by architect John Nash. The gaol was extended in 1869 and survived until it was demolished in 1936.

In about 1860 a two-storey police station and lock-up was built between the outer and inner walls of the castle. It was used as a place to hold prisoners in transit to the nearby courthouse. The building was used as such until 1947 (and now known as Castle House).

With no further use as a prison, Carmarthenshire Council bought the Old Gaol in 1925, intending to build the new County Hall and a museum on the site. Carmarthenshire Council's new "chateau" style County Hall was completed in 1938.

Around the turn of the 21st century parts of the castle, the Square Tower, and Southwest Tower, were made accessible following a detailed archaeological investigation. Several surrounding buildings were removed to improve the visibility of the castle. The upper levels of the gatehouse and shell keep were opened to the public for the first time in 2003. Castle House, within the remaining castle walls is used as a museum and the town's Tourist Information Centre.

Information Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmarthen_Castle

Taken in: UK / Wales / Carmarthen / Carmarthen (show map)

Taken on: June 23, 2017

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