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Kidwelly Slideshow Tour

Last updated: 09 August 2006

Explore the historic Carmarthenshire town of Kidwelly.

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Kidwelly Castle, credit Lisa Lloyd
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Kidwelly Castle was built on a ridge above the River Gwendraeth by Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury, early in the 12th century.

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Peter Boakes, London

Was raised in Kidwelly between 1969 and 1979 when family circumstances wrenched me from a place I loved dearly. Spent many a happy day running around the castle it ignited a passion for history which has never been quenched.

Would love to return someday just to re-live some of my happy memories sadly I don't have the mobility I once had.

Wonder if the old Sunday school near to Ger y Gwendraeth is still there?


Wed Nov 19 15:31:19 2008

Wade Kidwell
I understand that my family also came from this region ( Virginia/West Virginia, Hamshire county) I also would love visit.
Mon Sep 29 15:01:16 2008

Kidwell from the United States
I believe my ancestors are from this great place. I am the record keeper The Kidwell's in US (TEXAS) What a great story this is. We are the Kidwelah from the split of two famous Kidwell's. Thank you for this great site, the photos are wonderful, and I too will visit this great place and sooooon.....
Wed Aug 27 16:07:31 2008

Michelle of Kidwelly
My family came from Kidwelly many years ago. I have not had the pleasure of visiting, but I plan to visit before I am laid to rest.
Tue May 6 09:26:14 2008

Barbara Hughes Ex Kidwelly
Kidwelly Castle. Played here in my childhood and took my children there. St Mary's Church, married in this church and my dad's grave is here. The Rugby Club, had a good few drinks there.
Mon Apr 16 14:20:25 2007

P. Griffiths - Ex Kidwelly Boy
Kidwelly Castle, Parc Stephens - Home of Kidwelly RFC (Black & Ambers) St Marys Church
Fri Jun 9 09:03:10 2006

Nathan Russell Kidwelly
Could you do me a favour and build a bridge from the castle to Ger y Castell because we have to walk all the way around when we could just walk straight across and be there in 2 minutes!
Mon Oct 3 12:05:39 2005

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