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The imposing stone castle at Kidwelly replaced earlier Norman ringwork defences established after the Norman Invasion. It was built to a semi-circular design during the reign of Henry I to impose Anglo-Norman control over the rebellious Welsh princes in south west Wales.
Having fallen to the Welsh several times during the 12th century, the fortification was regularly upgraded with the latest advances in castle design, such as layered concentric wall defences and a well-defended gatehouse. These enabled it to withstand a fierce assault and siege during the Owain Glyndŵr rebellion in 1403.
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Wales (Cymru in the Welsh language) is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The major cities are Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Bangor. The city of St. Davids is the smallest city in the UK with a population around 2000. Wales itself has a population of around 3 million. The Welsh language is spoken by around 20% of the population.
