What is recorded here
Castell Newydd Emlyn was likely built during the 13th or 14th century, possibly by the De Braose family or a later Welsh lord, as part of the medieval fortification network in the region. It is remembered for its strategic position in the Carmarthenshire area and its depiction on historical maps, reflecting the complex history of Norman and Welsh control in south-west Wales.
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Photo: John Brightley · CC BY-SA 2.0