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ubstantial remains of a Norman castle built high on cliffs overlooking the Twyi estuary south of Carmarthen in South Wales. The Normans built their castle on the site that had been used since the Iron Age due to its easily defendable location. Consisting of a strong gatehouse, outer and inner baileys, much of the outer walls on the castle remain and date from the middle to late thirteenth century.
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1146    Llansteffan Castle captured
   Llansteffan Castle was captured by the Welsh. 
1192    Llansteffan Castle rebuilt
   William de Camville had been granted Llansteffan Castle by Henry II and rebuilding work started in 1192. 
1403    Llansteffan Castle attacked by Glendower
   The Norman Llansteffan Castle was attacked by Owen Glendower. Glendower may have held the castle for a short time until it was retaken by Sir John Penress (Pennes). 
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