Aberystwyth (South) Beach Photo
Castell Aberystwyth Castle
The castle overlooking the sea at Aberystwyth has passed from English to Welsh and back several times in its history. First built c 1110 by a Marcher lord, it was captured by Owain Gwynedd in 1136, changed hands at least 3 more times before being captured by Prince Llywelyn the Great in 1221. It was also captured by Owain Glyndwr in 1404 but fell to the English again in 1408.
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Taken at: Aberystwyth (South) Beach, South Wales
Date taken / added: 8th Oct 2010