Parc Castell/Castell Fartin, Cwm Brandy

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Parc Castell/Castell Fartin, Cwm Brandy

Image: © Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff Taken: 9 Nov 2006

This mound is marked on the OS map as an earthwork and is recorded on the register of ancient monuments as ?iron age/?mediaeval. However other authorities suggest it is of Norman origin see http://www.castlewales.com/mnrown.html The first name means castle field but the alternative name Castell Fartin neans Martin's Castle, supposedly because it was built by the Norman knight Martin Turribus. It lies towards the head of the valley that divides the twins towns of Fishguard and Goodwick.

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