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Kidwelly castle is one of Wales' best-kept secrets. It is
built on a steep bluff overlooking the River Gwendraeth and
presents a vision of medieval times. It is remarkably well
preserved and its soaring twin-towered gatehouse stands almost
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Built in c1320 as a Benedictine Priory before the Reformation.
The simple tower with its graceful spire is deemed to be
the most outstanding architectural feature of the whole structure. |
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Preservation and interpretation of the Pack Mill Tinplate
process. Making artifacts accessible to the public.
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The area now known as the Local Nature reserve at Glan
yr Afon would have been a tidal salting during the period
when the slaughterhouse was in use. Recently, a report by the
local Archaeological Trust, Cambria, has shown the building
to have very unique features, not found in any other building
structure in South Wales. |
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Kymer's Canal
In 1766 and 1788, Thomas Kymer constructed a three-mile
long canal and dock to transport coal from his coalpits
near Carway. A substantial length of this historic canal
has been excavated and a section of the old quay has been
reconstructed. |
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The Quay
The fortunes of the town declined in the 16th Century
due mainly to the silting up of the Gwendraeth Estuary.
The 18th. Century brought a revival with the export of
coal from the Gwendraeth Valleys. Coalyards and wharfs
lined the riverbanks below the town and a shipbuilding
yard was established on the site of what is now the English
Methodist Chapel. |
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The UK's first new National Hunt racecourse development
in 80 years. The project
will also become an equestrian centre of excellence for Wales
through the incorporation of training facilities, horse jumping
and dressage arenas, point-to-point facilities and eventing
courses. The Racecouse The racecourse consists of a 1 mile
4 furlong oval track with provision for National Hunt and
Flat Racing. |
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Pembrey provides racing for cars, motorcycles, karts & trucks.
Pembrey also hosts rallies and sprints. The circuit is an
ideal base for corporate and motorsport team activities,
and offers a dedicated series of motorsport performance driving
schools. |
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Pembrey Country Park is situated approximately 3 miles from
Kidwelly. It attracts over 300,000 visitors a year to enjoy
the peace and tranquillity of Pembrey forest and the seven
miles of Cefn Sidan beach. It is a superb seaside Country
Park offering a magnificent beach, woodland picnic areas,
a dry-ski slope, horse riding, land yachting, orienteering,
parascending, mini-railway and putting green. |
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The naturalist, the late Sir Peter Scott, founded the Trust
in 1946 at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire. The Penclacwydd
Centre translated as "The Hill of the Gander" covers
some 200 acres of salt marshes. Sections are designated zones
of special scientific interest. Splendid facilities with
planned walks, secluded hides, spectacular views of the estuary,
a hatchery, a visitors centre and coffee shop. It is recognized
to be of international importance for wading birds. |
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