Castles and forts in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire’s coastline is shaped by centuries of military and religious architecture. This collection highlights the region's diverse defensive history, from the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Henllys to the 19th-century coastal artillery at St Catherine's and Dale Forts. Explore the transition from Norman strongholds like Carew and Manorbier Castles to the ornate medieval ruins of the Bishop's Palace in St Davids. These sites offer a direct look into the strategic evolution of West Wales, spanning ancient archaeological reconstructions and Victorian-era maritime fortifications.
A Carew Castle
Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
B Manorbier Castle
Manorbier Castle is a Norman castle in Manorbier, 5 miles southwest of Tenby, Wales.
Castell Henllys
Castell Henllys is an important archaeological site in north Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the A487 road between Newport and Cardigan, in the…
D Bishop's Palace
St Davids Bishops Palace is a ruined medieval palace located adjacent to St Davids Cathedral in the city of St Davids, Pembrokeshire, one…
St Catherine's Fort
St Catherine's Fort is a 19th-century Palmerston Fort on St Catherine's Island, at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Dale Fort
Dale Fort is a mid-19th-century coastal artillery fort at Dale Head, a rocky promontory near Dale, Pembrokeshire, west of Milford Haven in…
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