The village of Llansteffan ("the church of Stephen") is a lovely spot nestled between the sandy shores of the Tywi estuary and the lush green rolling hills of the Welsh countryside. Located just eight miles southwest of Carmarthen, the most remarkable monument in the village is its magnificently ruined castle.
The castle originated in the early 12th century, built by the prolific Norman conquerors of Britain, earlier peoples recognized the strategic value of building atop the hillock. Just before the magnificent gatehouse the remains of Iron Age earthworks are visible in the bracken and trees that front the castle.
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