Castle
基德威利城堡
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Heidi
July 27, 2020
One of the best-preserved castles in Wales, this gigantic fortress features a mammoth gatehouse, striking towers and even a dungeon. Prepare for a medieval adventure! Wander the castle's ramparts, climb its spiral staircases and explore all the little nooks and crannies to imagine life as one of the castle's defenders. Reach the top of the highest tower for the most outstanding views of the gorgeous countryside all around. Castle Road, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5BQ
One of the best-preserved castles in Wales, this gigantic fortress features a mammoth gatehouse, striking towers and even a dungeon. Prepare for a medieval adventure! Wander the castle's ramparts, climb its spiral staircases and explore all the little nooks and crannies to imagine life as one of t…
Mary-Ann
April 29, 2016
Norman Castle with fabulous views and loads to see
Helen
September 18, 2014
Impressive remains of a castle from the early twelfth century.
Lisa
July 5, 2022
12 mins drive from house, lovely cafe near by (The Gatehouse)
Amy
April 13, 2022
See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyone’s dreams. That’s probably why it appears in the very first scene of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. But it would have been no laughing matter to attack this military stronghold. Kidwelly began in the early 12th century as a Norman ‘ringwork’ castle made of wood and protected only by an earthen bank and ditch. Not surprisingly it was under constant attack by Welsh princes including the Lord Rhys, who captured it in 1159. Four decades later the Normans were back in charge. By the 1280s the Chaworth brothers, powerful Marcher lords, had created the stone ‘castle within a castle’ that still stands today. Imagine being a Welsh attacker. First you had to conquer the great gatehouse with its drawbridge and portcullis, a hail of arrows and rocks raining down on you. Breach these outer defences and you were faced by the four towers of the inner ward. No way forward – and nowhere to hide. A true killing zone. After centuries of see-sawing conflict between Norman invaders and native princes Kidwelly was now a match for any castle in Wales. The gatehouse added by the Duchy of Lancaster was the icing on the cake. Even the forces of Owain Glyndŵr couldn’t break through.
See Kidwelly Castle rising above the river Gwendraeth on a misty morning and prepare to be amazed. This is the medieval fortress of everyone’s dreams. That’s probably why it appears in the very first scene of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. But it would have been no laughing matter to attack th…
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Castle Road
Kidwelly, Wales