DiCamillo Companion
Wales

Kidwelly Castle

  • House & Family History: In 1927 the 5th Earl Cawdor donated the castle to the nation.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Robin Hood" ["Robin of Sherwood"] (1984-86 - TV series, as Clun Castle).
  • Past Seat / Home of: Bishop Roger of Salisbury, early 12th century. Maurice de Londres, 12th century. Rhys Grug, early 13th century. Llywelyn the Great, 13th century. Patrick de Chaworth, until 1258; Pain de Chaworth, until 1279. Henry, 1st Duke of Lancaster, until 1361. Sir Rhys ap Thomas, 15th century. John Duncan Vaughan Campbell, 5th Earl Cawdor, 20th century; Vaughan family here from 1630 until 1927.

    Current Ownership Type: Cadw

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01554-890-104

    Website: http://www.cadw.gov.wales

    Historic Houses Member: No

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