Back in July, Luke and I spent four days exploring South Wales, squeezing an impressive number of castles, abbeys, beaches and very steep hills into one long weekend. We stayed in Salem, in a cute little annex on a Christmas tree farm. It was comfortable and made a great base for exploring the area. It… Continue reading 4 Days in South Wales: A Road Trip Through Castles, Abbeys and More
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Carreg Cennen
Built: Around the 13th Century Location: Trapp, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales History: The site may well have been used by the Romans, as finds of Roman coins and even earlier skeletons have been made here. Lord Rhys (Rhys of Deheubarth) built a more permanent castle here in the late 12th century, though it was taken by Edward I of England… Continue reading Carreg Cennen
