Historic sites in Pembrokeshire

Historic Heritage Sites

Pembrokeshire’s landscape is defined by its defensive architecture and ancient spiritual sites. This collection spans from the 5,000-year-old Neolithic dolmens of Pentre Ifan and Carreg Samson to the formidable Norman strongholds of Pembroke and Carew. It includes the uniquely reconstructed Iron Age hillfort at Castell Henllys, the ruined medieval Bishop's Palace in St Davids, and the riverside ruins of Cilgerran Castle. These sites illustrate the region’s evolution from prehistoric burial grounds to strategic medieval military outposts and ecclesiastical centers.

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Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle is a medieval castle in the centre of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in Wales.

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Manorbier Castle

Manorbier Castle is a Norman castle in Manorbier, 5 miles southwest of Tenby, Wales.

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Carew Castle

Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Dolmen

Visit this protected ancient monument dating back to approx. 3.500 BC, considered to be the most popular megalithic site in Wales.

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Cilgerran Castle

Cilgerran Castle is a 13th-century ruined castle located in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Cardigan.

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Carreg Samson

Carreg Samson is a 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmen located half a mile west of Abercastle near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.

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Cardigan Castle

Cardigan Castle is a castle overlooking the River Teifi in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building.

Castell Henllys

Castell Henllys is an important archaeological site in north Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the A487 road between Newport and Cardigan, in the…

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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…

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Manordeifi Old Church

Manordeifi Old Church is a redundant church in Manordeifi, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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Llawhaden Castle

Llawhaden Castle is a ruined castle in Llawhaden, Pembrokeshire, Wales, 10 miles east of Haverfordwest.

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Haverfordwest Castle

Haverfordwest Castle is a castle located in the town centre at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, south Wales, located in a naturally defensive…

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Picton Castle

A 13th-century castle transformed into a stately home, Picton features a unique design with no inner courtyard. The estate is surrounded by 40 acres of RHS partner gardens, including a walled garden, a Mediterranean garden, and a collection of rare trees.