Carmarthen - Wikipedia
WEBCarmarthen (/ k ɑːr ˈ m ɑːr ð ən /, RP: / k ər ˈ m ɑːr ð ən /; Welsh: Caerfyrddin [kairˈvərðɪn], "Merlin's fort" or "Sea-town fort") is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy 8 miles (13 km) north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay.
Carmarthenshire - Wikipedia
WEBCarmarthenshire ( / kərˈmɑːrðənʃər, - ʃɪər /; [2] Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin [siːr gɑːɨrˈvərðɪn] or informally Sir Gâr) is a county in the south-west of Wales. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Carmarthen is the …
Moridunum (Carmarthen) - Wikipedia
WEBMoridunum was a Roman fort and town in the Roman province of Britannia. Today it is known as Carmarthen, located in the Welsh county of Carmarthenshire (formerly in the county of Dyfed ).
Carmarthen - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBCarmarthen (Welsh: Caerfyrddin) is a community and town in Carmarthenshire in South West Wales. In 2019, it was found that 16,285 people live there. It is Carmarthenshire's county town, but the largest town in Llanelli. The town's name in Welsh means Merlin's fort or Sea-town fort.
Carmarthenshire | Wales County, UK History & Culture | Britannica
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Carmarthen is the administrative centre and the historic county town (seat) of Carmarthenshire. On the hills above the 600-foot (180-metre) contour, there are Stone Age tumuli and cairns and, especially in the northwest, various stone monuments. Roman hilltop camps stood on spurs of the high ground.
About Carmarthen - Carmarthen Town Council
WEBEvery town is unique, but Carmarthen is especially so, because of its blend of geographical location, long and varied history, culture, and role as county town. The town’s location, at the tidal...
Carmarthenshire - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBCarmarthenshire ( / kərˈmɑːrðənʃər, - ʃɪər /; [1] Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin; [siːr gɑːɨrˈvərðɪn] or informally Sir Gâr) is a unitary authority in southwest Wales, and one of the historic counties of Wales. The largest town in Carmarthenshire is Carmarthen, a market town with a population of 14,000.
Carmarthen – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBCarmarthen (Welsh: Caerfyrddin) is the county town of Carmarthenshire in South Wales, UK. Although the town lacks an abundance of tourist attractions, if your journey takes you past then consider taking a break here.
Carmarthen & the West - Discover Carmarthenshire
WEBSome say that Carmarthen is the oldest town in Wales, and It has a rich and colourful history. Today Carmarthen remains the County Town and County Hall stands proudly above the River Tywi alongside Carmarthen Castle. A visit to the town is something all visitors to the county should experience. Read below to discover what they will find.
Carmarthen – Merlin’s Fortress - Historic UK
WEBAug 11, 2021 · Around AD 75 the Romans built a fort at Carmarthen, naming it Moridunum (meaning ‘Sea-Fort’). It became the administrative centre of the Romanised Demetae tribe and quickly grew into a prominent town: Carmarthen claims to be one of …
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