Castellnewydd Emlyn

Community in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Castellnewydd Emlyn

Row of houses at Danyrhelyg South-west of Newcastle Emlyn — Row of houses at Danyrhelyg Credit: Eirian Evans

Castellnewydd Emlyn is a small community located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated on the banks of the River Teifi, approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Carmarthen.

The community is known for its rich history, with evidence of settlement in the area dating back to prehistoric times. The town grew around its medieval castle, built in the 13th century, which still stands today and is a popular tourist attraction. The castle overlooks the town and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Castellnewydd Emlyn has a population of around 1,500 residents and is a vibrant community with a range of amenities and services. The town has a number of shops, cafes, and pubs, providing a variety of options for visitors and locals alike.

The community is also home to several schools, a library, and a leisure center, ensuring that residents have access to education, cultural activities, and recreational facilities.

The area surrounding Castellnewydd Emlyn is known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor recreational opportunities. The River Teifi is a popular spot for fishing and boating, while the nearby Preseli Hills offer stunning hiking and walking trails.

Overall, Castellnewydd Emlyn is a charming and historic community in Carmarthenshire, offering a mix of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and modern amenities.

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Castellnewydd Emlyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.032476/-4.465333 or Grid Reference SN3039. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Row of houses at Danyrhelyg

South-west of Newcastle Emlyn

Eirian Evans

Bend in the road heading for Newcastle Emlyn

View of a bend in the B4333 and the track into the forest, heading downhill for Newcastle Emlyn.

Martyn Harries

Stone gatepost on its side

There is an Ordnance Survey cut mark on the stone. Link

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the stone gatepost on its side SW side of the road. It marked a point 247.796m above mean sea level. Link

Adrian Dust

Part of the livestock mart in Newcastle Emlyn

By midday the morning trading is virtually done and the last sheep are being loaded.

Jeremy Bolwell

Part of Sycamore Street in Newcastle Emlyn

It's a pleasure to walk down such a busy high street with its variety of small independent traders seemingly happily co-existing cheek-by-jowl with some of the usual national retail chains and major banks. Lots of colour, plenty of individuality and obviously tailored to a local customer base.

Jeremy Bolwell

The old Town Hall and Bridge Street, Newcastle Emlyn

Newcastle Emlyn has main streets packed with varied and interesting architecture, plenty of history and topical interest today, a nice combination.

Jeremy Bolwell

Entrance to Castell Newydd Emlyn

The ruins of the castle gatehouse stand beyond this new gateway which incorporates a piece of public art in the form of a dragon. At first I thought it was a sea or river creature, possibly due to the wave motif on the gate. Why does some public art prompt more questions than it answers? Why does this dragon look anatomically imperfect (small stunted wings / short stumpy legs / short inflexible neck), like a deformed, disempowered menace? Has the artist gone for 'worm' rather than dragon? Why am I asking questions about a mythical creature? Why does it bother me? Does it bother anyone else? [Why don't you have a holiday? Ed.]

Jeremy Bolwell

A rookery above Newcastle Emlyn

This rookery stands out against the still budding treetops and the noise is pretty conspicuous; parent rooks 'caw' and hop and flap about and in the midst of the commotion I caught the piping of baby rooks demanding feeding.

Jeremy Bolwell

Redevelopment near Adpar

This old place has seen better days and redevelopment has started but might have been suspended for some reason.

Jeremy Bolwell

Sheep and lambs in Adpar

These are Oxford Down sheep and lambs - very distinctive facially - and beautiful. This confident little lamb approached when I called and was curious, intelligent and adventurous.

Jeremy Bolwell

Cottage in Adpar

Yes, that's a boat being built behind the cottage.

Jeremy Bolwell

Afon Teifi above Castell Newydd-Emlyn

This river forms the boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire for most of its 75 mile length, eventually flowing into the sea below the town of Cardigan.

Stuart Logan

The Bunch of Grapes Sycamore Street

Stuart Logan

B4333 is Lloyd Terrace in Adpar

Stuart Logan

Afon Teifi in Newcastle Emlyn

This view is looking upstream from the A475 road bridge.

Stuart Logan

Castell Newydd Emlyn

This is the remains of what was a gatehouse and south tower destroyed in 1644 during the Civil War. The original stone structure dates from the last quarter of 13th C. Naturally enough the ruins are Grade I listed with Cadw Building ID: 9716.

Stuart Logan