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Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle is a medieval castle and later Tudor fortified manor on the estuary of the River Tâf in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site began in the early 12th century, was rebuilt and altered across the medieval period, and was remodelled into a Tudor mansion in the 16th century before being slighted in the 17th century.

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Its prime

1590

Today

Ruin

As it stood in 1590

The shape it held in its prime.

A low-lying castle of red sandstone sited on the estuary bank, defined by long curtain walls with mock battlements and two prominent round towers: a north-west tower with a domed roof and a three-storey round tower with a projecting circular stair. A substantial Tudor accommodation block adjoins the south side of the curtain wall, with pitched roofs and a cobbled courtyard behind. Repairs show contrasting greenish stone patches; the castle sits beside tidal marshland with a small stone approach bridge.

Step inside

10 places to explore in 1590.

The record describes 10 distinct spots at Laugharne Castle — including 4 interiors: north-west tower (keep) interior, three-storey round tower and spiral stair, south hall against the curtain wall and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.

Exterior approach from the estuaryApproach across the small stone bridgeOuter ward and forecourtGatehouse and entry through the curtain wallCurtain wall walk and battlementsNorth-west tower (keep) interiorThree-storey round tower and spiral stairSouth hall against the curtain wallTudor cobbled courtyardKitchen with pitched stone floor

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