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Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin
(Carmarthen, Llanelli, Ammanford, Llandovery, Kidwelly, St.
Clears)
The County of Carmarthen is 108 Miles in
Circumference, contains about 700000 Acres, is divided into 6
Hundreds, in which are 8 Market Towns, 87 Parishes, and about 5352
Houses. The Air is generally very good, wholesome & mild, and ye
Soil not so Mountainous and steep as in other Countys, here being
Levels & plains, loaded with corn, & affording excellent Pasturage,
having several pleasant & rich Meadows.
Carmarthenshire is steeped in history
and wherever you are in the county, you're never far away from
discovering its fascinating past. Explore its many spectacular
castles, historic market towns, gold mine, Iron Age hill fort, Roman
remains, and museums'the list is endless.
Carmarthenshire also has a rich, varied
heritage and a living Welsh language that is widely spoken by the
local people.
Step back in time and explore its many spectacular castles including
Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Laugharne, Llansteffan, Dinefwr, Dryslwyn,
Newcastle Emlyn, Llandovery and Carreg Cennen. |