Llawhaden Castle, Pembrokeshire.

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Another Welsh Castle well worth a visit !

The entrance to the site of the Llawhaden Castle ruins

Llawhaden Castle, or Castell Llanhuadain sits atop a gentle hill in the village of Llawhaden – grid referenceSN 073175.

The village and castle are a short ride north off the A40 about ten miles east of Haverford West and are well signposted.

The castle originally was thought to be a Motte and bailey construction but was rebuilt by the bishops of the Diocese of St David in the 13th century. The castle was abandoned in the 16th century. The site is privately owned by the Lord of the Manor of Llawhaden and managed by Cadw.

For my part this site was well worth visiting, the remains can be accessed easily though not one I could recommend for disabled wheelchair users. Limited parking is available about 200m from the site.

If you can I recommend making your own visit, enjoying the remains of the castle, learning its history and the breathtaking views.

The entrance is a bit rough
Yes the tower is climable
Outstanding architecture

My particular historical interest is the Roman occupation and a profound belief that the Romans occupied all of Wales, including the whole coast and so I was pleased to see the Roman road to the north of the site included on a local map. That needs further investigation !

Relax and enjoy the amazing view – weather not guaranteed !!!!

references:

Wikipedia Cadw BBC Wales – Roman Britain

Thanks for reading, David July 2022 – pictures taken the day of the record UK temps 19-7-22 !!

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