What does cennen mean in Welsh?
A Castle in the Air: The Limestone Crag of Carreg Cennen ‘Carreg’ is Welsh for ‘stone’, and ‘cennen’ is the name of the small river that winds around the limestone outcrop where you find today’s castle. Another view of the dramatic cliff-side – the castle rises straight from it.
Who lived in Carreg Cennen Castle?
Carreg Cennan Castle remained with the Giffard family until 1322. Thereafter it passed into the hands of various owners, including Hugh Despenser, before becoming the property of John of Gaunt and thus being incorporated into the Duchy of Lancaster.
How old is Carreg Cennen Castle?
The stone castle that you see today was built by John Giffard and his son in c. 1277 and was in English hands for much of its history.
What does Gelli mean in Welsh?
a grove or copse
GELLI, a grove or copse. e.g. Gellinudd. GLAN (or LAN), a river or water bank or shore.
What county is Carreg Cennen Castle?
Carmarthenshire, Wales
Carreg Cennen Castle (Welsh: Castell Carreg Cennen meaning Cennen Rock Castle) is a castle sited on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the River Cennen, close to the village of Trap, four miles south of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
What do the French call Wales?
So Cymru (Wales) is known in French, when translated as Land of the Galles…. PAYS DE GALLES.
What ever happened to Carreg Cennen Castle?
Although Carreg Cennen Castle was placed under the guardianship of the Office of Works in 1932, the Cawdors continued to hold the castle well into the 20th century.
Is this the most romantic ruin in Wales?
Welcome to officially the most romantic ruin in Wales – as voted by readers of Countryfile magazine. Perched on a great limestone crag nearly 300ft/90m above the River Cennen, the dramatic silhouette of Carreg Cennen dominates the skyline for miles around and commands stunning views over the Carmarthenshire countryside.
What is the history of Castel Noye Castle?
This spectacular gray-stone fortress dates back to the 13th century, and is noted for its awesome views from the craggy hilltop upon which the castle sits. Suggest edits to improve what we show.