Kidwelly Castle, Wales

The present remains of the Kidwelly Castle include work from about 1200 to about 1476. Although created as a defence against the Welsh, the castle fell into Welsh hands several times in the twelfth century. Later, it was unsuccessfully besieged by forces of Owain Glyndŵr in 1403 with assistance from soldiers from France and Brittany who captured Kidwelly town. The castle was relieved by a Norman army after just three weeks. The gatehouse was extensively damaged but was later rebuilt on the instructions of King Henry V.

The design of the castle consists of a square inner bailey defended by 4 round towers, which overlook a semi-circular outer curtain wall on the landward side, with the huge gatehouse next to the river. The river prevents this from being a truly concentric plan, however a jutting tower protects the riverside walls, and the final plan is very strong.

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