Llandovery

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Llandovery Castle

Llandovery ( Welsh Llanymddyfri ) is a minority town in the county of Carmarthenshire in Wales ( United Kingdom ).

Population statistics

In 2001 there were 2,870 residents in Llandovery.

history

The city goes back to the Roman camp Alabum , which was built between 50 and 60 AD and lasted until the 4th century. Today only a few remains can be seen on the hill Llanfair-ar-y-Bryn around the church of St. Mary.

geology

A geological series , the Llandovery , was named after the city. The name was proposed by Roderick Murchison in 1859.

Llandovery Castle

The Llandovery Castle is a Norman castle from the 12th century.

Twin town

See also

Web links

Commons : Llandovery  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 52 ° 0 ′  N , 3 ° 48 ′  W