Castles & Heritage in Pembrokeshire

St Davids Cathedral is a remarkable place, built in 1181 on the site reputed to be that of St David's 6th century monastic settlement.

Founded about 1115 for Tironian monks. Extensive remains survive dating from the 12th to 16th Centuries.

A holy well, retreat and shrine dedicated to the mother of St David, situated on the coast just south of St Davids.

The former Pembrokeshire Coal and Ironworks company produced pig iron for this site from 1849.

Set in tranquil surroundings of the magnificent ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey.

The adjacent church of St Gwyndaf is a little gem, normally open 24/7 but covid-19 restrictions mean is it temporarily closed to visitors.

The town of Pembroke Dock was founded in 1814 when Pembroke Dockyard was established, initially called Pater Dockyard.

A carefully preserved thatched cottage or ‘Ty Unos’, unique in Pembrokeshire, of the kind which could be built overnight on land claimed.

The Church of St Mary, a Grade 1 listed building containing much early 13th Century work, overlooks the High Street.

A fine example of a cromlech, an exposed Neolithic burial chamber.

Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea.

A tiny hermit’s cell built into the cliff at St Govan’s, near Bosherston, South Pembrokeshire.

The remains of the Bishops of St Davids principle palace are located alongside the cathedral in the tranquil valley of the river Alun.

A fortified Bishops Palace rather than a castle, but impressively located on high ground overlooking The Vale of the Eastern Cleddau.