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	Carreg Cennen Castle
		Carreg Cennen is one of the few castles in Britain to possess such an intriguing natural phenomenon.
		Although Carreg Cennen was placed under the guardianship of the Office of Works in 1932, the Cawdors continued to hold the castle well into the 20th century.
		Apparently, in the 1960's Carreg Cennen Castle was acquired by the Morris family of Castell Farm, when Lord Cawdor inadvertently made a mistake in the wording of the deeds and included the castle as part of the farm.
	www.castlewales.com /carreg.html (2231 words)

	Carreg Cennen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Castell Carreg Cennen is a castle near the river Cennen (Carreg being Welsh for stone) in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
		In early July 1403 Owain Glyndŵr, together with 8,00 men, attacked Carreg Cennen, but, although inflicting severe damage to the walls, failed to take the castle.
		The damage was repaired, however in 1461, during the Wars of the Roses, Carreg Cennen became a Lancastrian stronghold.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carreg_Cennen (406 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle in the Brecon Beacons National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Carreg Cennen Castle (SN 668193) is located 4 miles southeast of Llandeilo, near Trapp on a minor road just off the A483 in the Western part of the Brecon Beacons known as the Black Mountain.
		Carreg Cennen Castle also serves as one of the principle landmarks in the west of the National Park visible from the surrounding countryside and in particular from the Black Mountain ridges.
		Carreg Cennen Castle is located 4 miles southeast of Llandeilo, near Trapp on a minor road just off the A483 in the Western part of the Brecon Beacons known as the Black Mountain.
	www.brecon-beacons.com /Carreg-Cennen-Castle.htm (739 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle
		One of the most spectacularly sited castles of Wales is Carreg Cennen, located north of Swansea, a few miles south-east of Llandeilo on a minor road off the A483.
		Carreg Cennen sits on private farm property through which you must pass to gain access to the fortress, which looms well above your head.
		While the exterior face of the castle presents an impression of strength and defiance, much of the interior of Carreg Cennen is considerably ruined, the result of demolition in 1462 after the Wars of the Roses.
	www.llandeilo.org /pl_carreg.php (2019 words)

	Archaeology in Wales - Archaeoleg CAMBRIA Archaeology
		Carreg Cennen was, during the historic period, the administrative centre and llys of Iscennen commote, giving its name to Maenor Llys within which it lay; its maerdref lay in Area 198 now represented by the farm-names Ferdre Fawr and Fach (Rees 1924, 200).
		Carreg Cennen hill is composed of Carboniferous limestone and rises from the Cennen valley at approximately 150 m to a summit of over 260 m.
		Carreg Cennen Castle is, however, the major historic element of this landscape.
	www.acadat.com /HLC/Myddfai/area/area256.htm (600 words)

	CastleXplorer - Carreg Cennen Castle
		The dramatic ruins of Carreg Cennen Castle are perched on top of a 300ft limestone crag.
		Following the Yorkist victory at the battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461, Carreg Cennen became a refuge for large numbers of Lancastrians.
		A Yorkist force was sent to force their surrender, and when the Lancastrians vacated the castle a team of 500 men moved in to demolish the fortress.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /wales/carreg/carreg.php (309 words)

	Caves of Britain: Carreg Cennen Castle Caves
		Carreg Cennen Castle A page with a detailed description of castle and cave and many big photographs.
		Carreg Cennen Castle in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
		Carreg Cennen Castle, lists all castles of the area with open hours and fees.
	www.showcaves.com /english/gb/caves/CarregCennen.html (278 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle (continued….) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Carreg Cennen dominates its surroundings, and seems out of place in the mountains.
		The story of Carreg Cennen Castle is a long one, it goes back to the 13th century.
		Carreg Cennen sits on private farm property through which you must pass to gain access to the fortress, which looms well above your head.
	www.ettc.net /contest99/Wholelanghockpp/LydiaS/tsld004.htm (73 words)

	Welsh Castles - Carreg Cennen Castle
		Remotely located along the foothills of the Black Mountains, Carreg Cennen Castle sits atop a 325ft (100m) limestone crag, presenting an evocative and dramatic landmark that is visible for miles around.
		The Wars of the Roses signalled the end of Carreg Cennen Castle's life as an effective fortification when, in 1462, a labour force of some 500 men dismantled the buildings with crowbars and pick-axes.
		Already ruinous, Carreg Cennen Castle was granted to Sir Rhys ap Thomas, whose family held it until the end of the 16th century, when ownership passed to the Vaughan family.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /castles/carreg_cennen_castle.htm (456 words)

	A Photo Journal of our 1990 Trip to Wales, Day Six
		The story of Carreg Cennen Castle is a long one, going back at least to the 13th century, but long before this, the site was occupied as an Iron Age fortress, and earlier as a ritual site.
		Carreg Cennen Castle also serves as one of the principle landmarks in the west of the Brecon Becons National Park visible from the surrounding countryside and in particular from the Black Mountain ridges.
		It is said that te first castle at Carreg Cennen was constructed by the Welsh Prince Rhys Ap Gryffydd in the 12th and 13th century.
	www.tylwythteg.com /WALESTRIP/day057.html (1229 words)

	Castell Carreg Cennen
		The Carreg Cennen that one sees today is the remnant of a castle rebuilt by English occupants after its capture in 1277.
		During the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr the castle was once again in the forefront of national events.
		On the night of July 4th 1403 Owain, having crossed the watershed of the river Usk on his march west from the town of Brecon with 8,000 men, lay at rest in the castle of Dryslwyn prior to a planned attack on Carreg Cennen and the castle of Dinefwr.
	www.red-dragon-wales.com /WelshCastles/CastellCarregCennen.htm (846 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		Spectacularly crowning a remote crag 300 feet above therivers Cennen, Carreg Cennen is unmatchable as a wildly romantic Welsh fortress.
		Despite its strength, Carreg Cennen fell to Owain Glyndwr's Welsh insurgents, and, during the Wars of the Roses, became a base for bandit Lancastrian diehards who terrorised the country around.
		Yet much remains to be seen, and the climb from the "Rare Breeds" farm at the foot of the crag is also rewarded by breathtaking views - and the change to penetrate the intriguing cave beneath.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/castles/wales/carreg.html (248 words)

	Carmarthenshire Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It had been almost forty years since I visited what in my opinion is the most impressive castle in Wales: Carreg Cennen and I wanted to revisit it to see if time had made it seem less so.
		Carreg Cennen is situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the views are spectacular.
		Carreg Cennen, near Llandeilo, is the ultimate romantic ruin, a weather beaten shell poised on a sheer cliff overlooking the Black Mountain.The views across Carmarthenshire from this 'eagle's nest' are unsurpassed.
	www.tourlink.co.uk /heritage.htm (1615 words)

	Telegraph \| Travel \| Walk of the month
		But I made it back to Carreg Cennen before dusk, with time to spare for a cup of tea and a look around the castle.
		Crouching in this secret chamber, it wasn't hard to picture Urien Rheged, Knight of the Round Table and legendary guardian of Carreg Cennen, folded in enchanted sleep close by in the heart of the crag, waiting for King Arthur's call to rise and bring salvation to a benighted land.
		From Carreg Cennen Castle car park (666193) go left along road to T-junction at Castle View (662195).
	telegraph.co.uk /travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2005/11/26/etwalk26.xml (1436 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle - Great Castles of Wales
		Even the natural cave beneath the castle rock, perhaps a prehistoric refuge, is incorporated into the defenses via a gallery passage and can still be explored with torches (you can ask for by the farm at the foot of the hill).
		Despite its strength, Carreg Cennen fell to Owain Glyndwr's Welsh insurgents, and during the War of the Roses became a base for bandit Lancastrian, diehards who terrorized the country around.
		Yet much remains to be seen and the climb from the foot of the rocky hill is rewarded by breathtaking views on the spectacularly landscape of the Black Mountains and the chance to penetrate the intriguing cave beneath made of the visit at Carreg Cennen always an adventure!
	www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk /carreg.htm (267 words)

	Clint Albertson, SJ
		Carreg Cennen, looking up to E side, with gatehouse.
		Carreg Cennen, arrow slits in NE tower of gatehouse of outer curtain
		Carreg Cennen, view W from curtain wall of inner ward
	jesuit.lmu.edu /Jesuits/Albertson/wales/01.html (518 words)

	Wales on the Web Carreg Cennen Castle — A Movie of the Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Today's more peaceful visitor climbs an ancient track to the remains of outer bailey walls and gatehouse; the sheer cliff face and curtain walls of Carreg Cennen's southern flank are at their most impressive viewed from here, and there are also superb panoramas of the Black Mountains.
		One of Carreg Cennen's most fascinating features is a natural limestone cave underneath its fortifications, accessible by steep stone stairs and a cliff-face passageway.
		Owain Glyndwr's army seized and lost Carreg Cennen in the early fifteenth century.
	www.worldwidewales.tv /html/movie-131.php (492 words)

	Carreg Cennen Cottage
		Carreg Cennen cottage is named after the spectacular Carreg Cennen castle in the Black Mountain that is only 5 miles away.
		Carreg Cennen cottage has a double bedroom and a single bedroom The L-shaped living room has a dining and kitchen area.
		To check if the dates you want are available you can go to our availability calendar for Carreg Cennen cottage.
	www.vacationcottageswales.com /carreg_cennen_cottage.htm (133 words)

	journey through mysterious wales, learn its history, places of battle, its holy sites, castles and ghosts
		For the visitor with an interest in the lesser-known castles in Wales there are many, Caergwrle castle, Carreg Cennen castle, Castell y Bere, Criccieth castle, Deganwy Castle, Castell Dinas Bran, Dinefwr castle, Dolbadarn castle, Dolforwyn castle, Dolwyddelan castle, Dryslwyn castle, Ewloe castle, Nevern castle, Newcastle Emlyn, to name just a few.
		It was granted in 1308 to John of Cromwell on condition that he repair it, but by 1335 it was nonetheless ruinous.
		Much of the interior of Carreg Cennen is considerably ruined, the result of demolition in 1462 after the Wars of the Roses.
	www.geocities.com /mysteriesofwales/castles.html (1096 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle, Llandeilo, Swansea, South Wales, UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Carreg Cennen Castle, Llandeilo, Swansea, South Wales, UK Carreg Cennen Castle, Swansea, Wales
		A site long in history, Carreg Cennen Castle is just north of Swansea, and south east of Llandeilo.
		Much of the interior of Carreg Cennen is in ruins the result.
	www.wales-calling.com /castles/carreg-cennen.htm (314 words)

	Telegraph \| Travel \| Walk of the month
		Carreg Cennen Castle was a treat to be saved for the end of the walk.
		With 12 miles of up-and-down hiking in prospect, this brief winter day had to be grabbed in short order.
		Carreg Cennen is potent with the air of threat and power so common to medieval strongholds, even in a state of ruin.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2005/11/26/etwalk26.xml (1436 words)

	Cadw
		Its ruins crown a precipitous crag in a remote corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
		Carreg Cennen, its origins shrouded in obscurity, is the ultimate romantic ruin.
		A visit to Carreg Cennen is an adventure - not least for the sight of the breathtaking 100mtrs/325ft cliff on which the castle is perched and the dramatic trek through the passageway cut into the cliff-face, which leads to a natural cave beneath the fortifications.
	www.cadw.wales.gov.uk /default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=17 (138 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle
		The ancient centre and stronghold of the commote of Is-Cennen.
		Isaac, V., 1985, The story of Carreg Cennen Castle and farm; history, description, legends and rare breeds centre.
		Lewis, J.M., 1960, Carreg Cennen Castle, Carmarthenshire (HMSO)
	homepage.mac.com /philipdavis/Welshsites/192.html (517 words)

	Carreg Cennen Castle - Review - Breathtaking views and some real history
		One of the most spectacularly sited Welsh castles is Carreg Cennen, located north of Swansea, a few...
		Located to the North of Swansea and a few miles South-East of Llandeilo on the A483 lies the impressive Carreg Cennen Castle.
		As you approach the castle from any of a number of roads it stands out like a ‘sore thumb’ perched up on a hilltop.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/carreg-cennen-castle/234032 (446 words)

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