What is recorded here
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Llansteffan Castle, Earthworks NW of as Earthwork; Earthwork from the Medieval; Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Llansteffan Castle was built by the de Clare family in the 13th century and later held by the Grey family. It is important as a strategic medieval stronghold overlooking the Towy Estuary, reflecting the region's turbulent history of Norman expansion and Welsh resistance.
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Places near here
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Ferryside BeachBeach · 1600 yd
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