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Merlin's Oak

Carmarthen

'When Merlin's tree shall tumble down, then shall fall Carmarthen town.'

Carmarthen claims to be Merlin's birthplace. An old oak in the town was said to be his, and a prophecy warned that the town would fall if the tree died.

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When
Legend
Where
51.8570, -4.3000
Group
Legends

Visiting

A piece of the oak is displayed in the Carmarthen civic hall area. Merlin's Hill is nearby.

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