Cilgerran Castle - Pembrokeshire, Wales.
N 52° 03.410 W 004° 38.083
30U E 387921 N 5768620
The Castle stands on a rocky promontory above the River Teifi. The 800 year old, Castle is owned by the National Trust, but in the care of CADW the Welsh Government heritage organisation. Located in the picturesque village of Cilgerran, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMRZ9Q
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
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Cilgerran Castle ruin has two strong, plain round towers, which protrude beyond the curtain wall. This uniquely designed Castle is located in the small picturesque village of Cilgerran, in the scenic Teifi Valley. Located near Cardigan, in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
The Historic Marker Plaque gives information Welsh & English on the Design & History of Cilgerran Castle.
From the CADW Guidebook:
Cilgerran Castle stands on a precipitous, craggy promontory overlooking the river Teifi where it merges with the Plysgog stream. The Teifi here is just at its tidal limit, so the castle was able to control both a natural crossing point and the passage of seagoing ships. We cannot be sure when this strong site was first fortified. It may be the same time as a Norman castle called 'Cenarth Bychan' from which we know, Nest, the spirited and beautiful wife of the Norman lord, Gerald of Windsor, ran off with Owain, son of the prince of Powys during a Welsh attack in 1109. Cilgerran is first mentioned by name in 1164, when the Lord Rhys captured the castle here. It was retaken by William Marshal, earl of Pembroke, in 1204, only to be taken again by the Welsh during Llywelyn the Great's campaigns in 1215. However, eight years later, William's son, another William, regained control, and it was probably he who built the imposing masonry castle we see today." CADW guidebook & Website: (
visit link) & The definitive website on Cilgerran Castle: (
visit link)
Physical Address:
Cilgerran Castle.
Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Great Britain.
Hours of Operation:
Opening Dates
23 March - 31 October 2016
Times
Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Admission Prices:
Adult entry fee - £3.50
Family - £9.50*
Senior citizens, students and children under 16 - £2.50
Disabled and companion - Am ddim/Free