Ruin
Llandovery Castle
WLS Wales · 12th century
Llandovery Castle (Welsh: Castell Llanymddyfri) is a late thirteenth-century, Grade II*-listed, castle ruin in the town of Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It occupies a knoll overlooking the River Towy and the land surrounding it. The Normans built a castle in the current location in the early twelfth century and this was rebuilt in stone. It was burnt in the early sixteenth century and never repaired.
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Llandovery Castle ranks #3,200 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #61 of the 100 mapped in Wales. Founded 1116, it is older than 86% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Swansea, 43 km away. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Llandovery Castle?
Llandovery Castle stands in Wales, at 51.99281°, -3.79617°.
When was Llandovery Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1116. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Llandovery Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,200 of 7,738 worldwide, and #61 in Wales. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Llandovery Castle?
Carreg Cennen Castle, about 18 km away.
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