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The fort at Carmarthen dates from around 75 AD, and there is a Roman amphitheatre nearby, so this probably makes Carmarthen the oldest continually occupied town in Wales. [ 9 ] Carmarthenshire has its early roots in the region formerly known as Ystrad Tywi ('Vale of [the river] Tywi') and part of the Kingdom of Deheubarth during the High Middle ...
Carmarthen (UK: / k ər ˈ m ɑːr ð ən /, local: / k ɑːr-/; Welsh: Caerfyrddin [kairˈvərðɪn], 'Merlin's fort' or possibly 'Sea-town fort') is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy 8 miles (13 km) north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay.
Dry-cured Carmarthen Ham can be found at Carmarthen Market. Six generations of the Rees family have sold ham here [11] spanning 200 years. [12] and their family were the first commercial producers of dry-cured ham in Britain. [8] Carmarthen Ham is dry salt-cured and then air dried and sold whole boneless, or sliced thinly and vacuum packed. [11]
Carmarthen Park: 1973: Stone circle: Stone: Erected to mark the 1974 National Eisteddfod of Wales: Carmarthen Dragon Blue Street Roundabout, A4232, Carmarthen: 2007: Tony Woodman Sculpture of a dragon: Stainless steel: Originally made for the Heart of the Dragon Festival in Newcastle Emlyn [13] Merlin Merlin's Walk, Carmarthen: 2010: Simon Hedger
According to a tradition, Carmarthen is the birthplace of Merlin, the mythical magician. [1] It is said that Merlin made the following prophecy: [1] Should Merlin's Oak shall tumble down, Then shall fall Carmarthen town. According to another version of the prophecy, the town of Carmarthen will flood or drown if the oak falls.
The museum tells the rich history the county through a diverse collection of artifacts, paintings and portraits.In addition there is a notable collection of Welsh furniture and costume, a Victorian era village schoolroom, articles associated with the county's farming and agricultural heritage and an exhibition on World War II's home front.
The church was designated a Grade I-listed building on 30 November 1966, as an example of "an excellent small medieval church with vaulted nave and porch; a notable example of an Arts and Crafts restoration associated with Philip Webb and with exceptional interior fittings and stained glass". [9]
The Cambrian Mill is situated beside the Afon Irfon on the edge of Mynydd Epynt and the Cambrian Mountains.The Brecon Beacons and Carmarthen Fans lie to the south. [1] The building dates to 1820, when it opened as a corn mill, which was converted to a Welsh flannel weaving mill. [2]