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The article now includes a map so I removed the requested map template. Transpoman ( talk) 18:05, 1 October 2023 (UTC)
I've removed the photos containing 'copyright notices', per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Image_use_policy#User-created_images.
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Can we remove the claim that the origin of the name is disputed or at least provide some decent sources that show a different origin for the name? —Preceding unsigned comment added by EoinBach ( talk • contribs) 11:14, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I've taken out the claim that the origin of the name is disputed. I haven't been able to find any modern academic source which treats it as anything other than Moridunum changed (by well understood sound laws) to Myrddin and then the addition of 'Caer' to it. This is what is given in 'A Dictionary of the Placenames of Wales' published by Gwasg Gomer. This book is the definitive reference book on Welsh Placenames (as far as one can get definitive meanings in place names). It's author is Professor Hywel Wyn Owen, who is director of the Place-Name Research Centre at Bangor University and Vice President of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland. He also advises the Welsh Language Board and the Welsh Assembly on Placenames. The other author is Richard Morgan, who is an archivist and currently works at Glamorgan Record Office and is an honorary lecturer at the school of Welsh at Bangor University. Both of them are recognised as leading authorities on the placenames of Wales. I think that if anyone wants to revert back to the claim it is disputed, then they should provide modern sources that back that up. EoinBach ( talk) 00:31, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
I don't like the changes made to the section on the meaning of the name. It doesn't mean 'Merlin's Fort', Merlin came much later from Myrddin and it makes it sound as if they are equivalent to each other, they are not. The name is derived from Moridunum and we need to keep that in the article, otherwise it will make it sound as if Merlin lived in the town and it was named after him. I'm going to revert the changes (but am giving notice here) and hopefully rewrite the piece to explain the etymology of the name in more depth, explaining what Moridunum was and meant etc. EoinBach ( talk) 11:08, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
As the word myrddin does not refer to Merlin, should the translation stand for Bryn Myrddin (Merlin's Hill)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.168.209.60 ( talk) 03:17, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
Pondle - I assume that it is a reference to the first paragraph under the section 'Arthurian legend' and not to the origin of the Town's name. In which case I'm not sure it should have been added to this topic. On topic - apologies for the error in my edit (it is what we were taught in QE Maridunum and Llangain CP but more then happy to defer to experts opinions over teacher's) Saesfool ( talk) 18:01, 14 January 2009
Imho, the amount of detail provided in the section Picton's monument would be a trifle excessive even without the long and tiresome inscription. The inscription would be more appropriately transferred to the article on Thomas Picton, though it's hardly notable, and I would rather see it deleted altogether. Does anyone have any argument for keeping it? Cheers Bjenks ( talk) 18:01, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
I second this. I can't see any reason to keep it, other than the fact that I lived in Carmarthen for 20+ years and never read it! 87.194.152.184 ( talk) 16:29, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
May I suggest that the following link be added please, because it is a comprehensive guide to the town, with information on Carmarthen's present and past:
www.carmarthentowncouncil.gov.uk
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The article now includes a map so I removed the requested map template. Transpoman ( talk) 18:05, 1 October 2023 (UTC)
I've removed the photos containing 'copyright notices', per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Image_use_policy#User-created_images.
There are plenty of Carmarthen pics out there, without resorting to ones which ignore Wikipedia guidelines.
-- Darren Wyn Rees ( talk) 15:15, 29 July 2008 (UTC)
Can we remove the claim that the origin of the name is disputed or at least provide some decent sources that show a different origin for the name? —Preceding unsigned comment added by EoinBach ( talk • contribs) 11:14, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
I've taken out the claim that the origin of the name is disputed. I haven't been able to find any modern academic source which treats it as anything other than Moridunum changed (by well understood sound laws) to Myrddin and then the addition of 'Caer' to it. This is what is given in 'A Dictionary of the Placenames of Wales' published by Gwasg Gomer. This book is the definitive reference book on Welsh Placenames (as far as one can get definitive meanings in place names). It's author is Professor Hywel Wyn Owen, who is director of the Place-Name Research Centre at Bangor University and Vice President of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland. He also advises the Welsh Language Board and the Welsh Assembly on Placenames. The other author is Richard Morgan, who is an archivist and currently works at Glamorgan Record Office and is an honorary lecturer at the school of Welsh at Bangor University. Both of them are recognised as leading authorities on the placenames of Wales. I think that if anyone wants to revert back to the claim it is disputed, then they should provide modern sources that back that up. EoinBach ( talk) 00:31, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
I don't like the changes made to the section on the meaning of the name. It doesn't mean 'Merlin's Fort', Merlin came much later from Myrddin and it makes it sound as if they are equivalent to each other, they are not. The name is derived from Moridunum and we need to keep that in the article, otherwise it will make it sound as if Merlin lived in the town and it was named after him. I'm going to revert the changes (but am giving notice here) and hopefully rewrite the piece to explain the etymology of the name in more depth, explaining what Moridunum was and meant etc. EoinBach ( talk) 11:08, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
As the word myrddin does not refer to Merlin, should the translation stand for Bryn Myrddin (Merlin's Hill)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.168.209.60 ( talk) 03:17, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
Pondle - I assume that it is a reference to the first paragraph under the section 'Arthurian legend' and not to the origin of the Town's name. In which case I'm not sure it should have been added to this topic. On topic - apologies for the error in my edit (it is what we were taught in QE Maridunum and Llangain CP but more then happy to defer to experts opinions over teacher's) Saesfool ( talk) 18:01, 14 January 2009
Imho, the amount of detail provided in the section Picton's monument would be a trifle excessive even without the long and tiresome inscription. The inscription would be more appropriately transferred to the article on Thomas Picton, though it's hardly notable, and I would rather see it deleted altogether. Does anyone have any argument for keeping it? Cheers Bjenks ( talk) 18:01, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
I second this. I can't see any reason to keep it, other than the fact that I lived in Carmarthen for 20+ years and never read it! 87.194.152.184 ( talk) 16:29, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
May I suggest that the following link be added please, because it is a comprehensive guide to the town, with information on Carmarthen's present and past:
www.carmarthentowncouncil.gov.uk
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