Carmarthen

Welcome to Carmarthen, or Caerfyrddin in the native Welsh tongue, a town that proudly stakes its claim as the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Wales. As we stand here, we are traversing ground that has been occupied…

The Guildhall stands as a monument to the civic and judicial history of Carmarthen. The current structure, dating primarily from the eighteenth century, occupies a site that has been the center of local governance for centuries. …

Perched on a strategic bluff overlooking the River Tywi, Carmarthen Castle has been a site of military importance since at least the early twelfth century. Originally built by the Normans as a timber motte-and-bailey, it was…

No visit to Carmarthen is complete without acknowledging its legendary connection to Merlin. The town’s name in Welsh, Caerfyrddin, is often interpreted as 'Merlin's Fort.' According to local lore, Merlin was born in a cave on…

A short journey from the town center brings us to the Dinefwr estate, a place of extraordinary scenic beauty and historical depth. At its heart lies Newton House, a quintessential country manor that encapsulates the shifting…

Hidden away in the eastern outskirts of the town is one of Carmarthen’s most significant Roman remains: the amphitheater of Moridunum. Built in the second century AD, it is one of only seven such structures remaining in the…

Our final section takes us along the remnants of Carmarthen’s medieval defenses. As a major border town, Carmarthen was heavily fortified to protect the English administration from the constant threat of Welsh incursions. …

As we conclude our journey through Carmarthen, we find ourselves at the nexus of history and myth. From the Roman amphitheater that speaks of an empire’s reach to the medieval castle that stood as a sentinel over the Tywi, this…