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Carreg Cennen

Carmathenshire, South Wales



The western front.(photo © Allan Matthews)
Southern front overlooking the crag of the river Cennen.
Eastern Front
The western front with the Chapel Tower at its middle

The elaborated ramped Barbican.

Entry to the inner ward: the remains of the Gatehouse.

The vaulted passage that leads to the cave. (photo © Allan Matthews)

A ruined arrowloop facing the Black Mountains.(photo © Allan Matthews)

Castle Plan

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