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Early reference to Lampeter are difficult to come by, although the remains of forts, standing stones and burial chambers in the area testify to human activity in the area. The mottes of several early castles are to be found near the town at Olwen, Allt Goch and Goetre. The Romans also left their mark on the area, by building the road, Sarn Helen, sections of which are still in use in the area today and the fort and gold mines at Dolaucothi, a few miles away.

One of the earliest references to Lampeter, is in 1137, when Owain Gwynedd destroyed the Castle of Pont Stephen which had been built by the King. It is possible that there was another castle above the site of the present day church, although little is known of this. Lampeter was then mentioned by Gerald of Wales during his tour to raise an army for the Crusades and in 1284, a weekly Thursday market was granted to Rhys ap Meredith.

Situated in Cardiganshire (now Ceredigion), one of the Royal counties established by Edward 1 after the defeat of Llywelyn at Cilmeri in 1182, Lampeter fell under direct Royal Control. This however had little effect on the culture of the town, as the Welsh language and culture has continued to thrive.