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Carew Castle

 County

Pembrokeshire (12 castles) 

 Categories

Stone

 Remains

Not complete but much survives

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location51.6972,-4.8269 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps
 County

Pembrokeshire (12 castles) 

 Categories

Stone

 Remains

Not complete but much survives

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location
51.6972,-4.8269
 Directions
Directions via Google Maps
arew Castle is situated on a small tidal creek of the Daugleddau estuary.

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1100
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Construction of Carew Castle

Gerard of Windsor built a motte and bailey castle on the Daugleddau creek in south Wales around this time. The land on which the castle was built was given to Gerard when he married Princess Nest. The castle is called Carew Castle.

1507
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Carew Castle hosts a celebration

Tournaments were held at Carew Castle to celebrate the appointment of the owner, Sir Rhys ap Thomas, to the Order of the Garter. Sir Rhys was reported to be the person who killed Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.

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  • 1. Mike Salter, Castles of South-West Wales

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