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Haverfordwest Castle ( Welsh: Castell Hwlffordd) is a castle located in the town centre at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, south Wales, located in a naturally defensive position at the end of a strong, isolated ridge. The castle was established during Norman times in 1120 but much of the architecture remaining today is dated to 1290.
Learn about the history and features of Haverfordwest Castle, a ruined stone castle on the riverbank of the small town. See how it survived attacks, was destroyed by Cromwell and became a prison and a museum.
Learn about the 12th century castle that was attacked by Llewelyn the Great, Queen Eleanor and Cromwell. See the well preserved shell, towers, postern gate, county archives and town museum inside the castle.
Haverfordwest Castle. he castle stands on a superb, naturally defensive position at the end of a strong, isolated ridge with a sheer cliff on the east. It was an English foundation, first established by Gilbert de Clare, earl of Pembroke in the mid-12th century, and remained an English stronghold throughout its history.
Jun 2021. Haverfordwest Castle not the best castle ruins in Wales, it sits up on the hill and at the time the museum was closed. Some of the castle is shut-up and there is limited amounts of ruins to see. The car park appears to be residents only so there is a nice walk uphill to see the ruins.
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Learn about the history and features of Haverfordwest Castle, a 13th century courtyard castle on a rocky hill near the town. The castle has a museum and charges a fee for access to most of the ruins.
Learn about the origins, development and fate of Haverfordwest Castle, a stone stronghold built by the Anglo-Normans in Pembrokeshire, Wales. See the plan, photos and descriptions of the castle's main features, such as the keep, the great hall and the towers.