Newcastle Emlyn Castle - Carmarthenshire, Wales.
N 52° 02.346 W 004° 27.816
30U E 399613 N 5766398
Newcastle Emlyn Castle ruins stand on a hill within a loop of the Teifi River below. A path around the river bank, explains a tale of dragons & legends with Info plaques. Located in Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMP8VT
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/21/2015
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Newcastle Emlyn Castle stands on a rising spur of land in a narrow loop of the River Teifi. A scenic country walk along the banks of the River Teifi has information boards that explain the history of the Castle, folklore & legends, including tales of the last dragon.
Newcastle Emlyn - Castle:
"The time-worn remains of this castle, on a picturesque, grassy site overlooking a loop on the River Teifi, were once inhabited by, amongst others, Sir Rhys ap Thomas, friend of Henry VII. It would be hard to imagine a more serene setting than this, and one is not surprised to find that it was once intended as a county seat rather than a military post. Yet it had its share of excitement in the Civil War, when held for the king and blown up with gunpowder at the close of the struggle. There are remnants of some of the walls and the ruins of the gate. It is significant as the only native Welsh castle to be built in stone in this part of Wales." Text Source: (
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