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North tower, Cardigan castle

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North tower, Cardigan castle
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A named place photographed at this map point in Ceredigion.
Built by the de Harcourt family in the 12th century, Cardigan Castle's north tower is a notable remnant of the Norman expansion into Wales. It is remembered for its strategic role in controlling the region and as a symbol of medieval military architecture in Ceredigion.

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Photo: Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff · CC BY-SA 2.0