Newcastle Emlyn Castle

The National Monuments Record of Wales records Newcastle Emlyn Castle as Castle 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.

Newcastle Emlyn Castle was built by the de Harcourt family in the 12th or 13th century and later held by the powerful Lord Rhys and his descendants of the House of Dinefwr. It is important as a key medieval stronghold in the struggle between Welsh princes and English lords in the Welsh Marches.