Did you know that Caerfyrddin, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire), is believed to be the oldest town in Cymru? Our official Welsh Histories photographer was recently there to check it out (though he was on a tight schedule and could not check out some of the history sites).
Caerfyrddin lies upon Afon Tywi which, at 120 km (75 miles), is one of the longest rivers in Cymru. The town is rich in history and also has some legend attached to it.
Caerfyrddin’s roots lie in the Demetae, an ancient Briton tribe local to the area.
Caerfyrddin was the civitas capital of this tribe and was even recorded by Ptolemy in the Antonine Itinerary, in which it was attributed the Latin name of “Moridunum”. It is therefore quite understandable that the town is considered the oldest in Cymru.
The town’s Welsh name, Caerfyrddin, actually translates to ‘Merlin’s Fort’. This is because, according to legend, the Arthurian druid/wizard (known in Welsh as “Myrddin”) was born in Caerfyrddin. A statue of Myrddin can be found in the town.
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DIGITAL COPY Welsh Histories Magazine – August 2025
Welsh Histories Magazine August 2025 – DIGITAL COPY
The digital edition of Welsh Histories Magazine for August 2025 has finally arrived!
This month, the magazine delves into the topic of the centuries of oppression Wales has received from different forces and eras. From the Romans and their arrival to (as well as their chaotic exit from) Britain, to the Saxons and the centuries of warfare between them and the Britons, as well as the Edwardian Conquest of Wales, a lot of history is covered in this magazine.
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There are also eight different “did you know?” type facts within this magazine, each of them presenting a different historical theme and interest. I have tried to be diverse with the topics used and hopefully it comes through that way. If this magazine is successful, I would like to revisit this theme in the future or perhaps even write a more extensive book of “did you know?” Welsh history facts. Let us see!
This month’s magazine has been written, created and designed by Niklas George (Welsh Histories founder and owner). We have no guest writer this month. All images used in this issue of Welsh Histories Magazine include the respective owner’s details.
Happy reading!
If you have any issues with receiving and downloading your copy, please send all queries to: niklas@welshhistories.co.uk.
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Welsh Histories is a Welsh history celebrating platform which looks to promote all aspects of Welsh history. Though we focus predominantly on native Welsh history, we do also share the non-native aspects from time to time. You can follow us on Facebook; Instagram or Twitter for more. A reader? We also have our very own Welsh Histories Shop where we sell our Welsh Histories Magazine. Diolch yn fawr iawn and keep enjoying Welsh Histories.
Niklas is the founder, owner, manager, editor, writer, video creator, voice over artist, and so forth, of Welsh Histories. He is passionate about the preservation of Welsh culture; the rejuvenation of the Welsh language and the promotion of Welsh history. Niklas currently resides in Pune, Maharashtra, with his beloved wife.