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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.
Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. The county is known as the "Garden of Wales" and is also home to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Carmarthenshire has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The county town was founded by the Romans, and the region was part of the Kingdom of Deheubarth in the High Middle Ages.
Ffos Las racecourse; Parc y Scarlets sports stadium, Pemberton, home of Scarlets and Llanelli RFC (capacity: 14,340); Pembrey Race Circuit; Richmond Park sports stadium, Carmarthen (seating: 500)
More images: Boer War memorial Guildhall Square, Carmarthen: 1906: Statue on pedestal: Stone and red granite [4] [11] Carmarthen County war memorial Priory Street, Carmarthen: 1924: Goscombe John: Statue on pedestal and stepped plinth: Bronze and Portland stone: 4.5m high [4] [12] Gorsedd stones: Carmarthen Park: 1973: Stone circle: Stone
The communities of Carmarthenshire in 2024. Carmarthenshire is a county in the south-west of Wales.It is one of the 22 principal areas of Wales.. Communities are the lowest tier of local government in Wales.
Laugharne, Llanarthney, Llanboidy, Llandawke, Llanddarog, Llanddeusant, Llanddowror, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandre, Llandybie, Llandyfaelog, Llandysul, Llanedi ...
Carmarthenshire County Council (Welsh: Cyngor Sir Gâr or Cyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin) is the local authority for the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. It provides a range of services including education, planning, transport, social services and public safety.
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.