Carew Castle and Tidal Mill

Added On:16-02-2009

The precise origin of Carew Mill is uncertain. Documentary evidence indicates a mill of some kind in existence as early as 1542. Records show that in 1558 John Bartlett leased the mill for the sum of 10 sovereigns per annum.
The present building probably dates from the early 19th century and indeed one of the two mill wheels carries the date 1801. The term "French Mill", often used about Carew, may be a reference to the use of French burr stones.
 

St Govans Chapel. St Govans Head, Pembrokeshire

Added On:16-02-2009

Perched precariously on the cliff at St Govan’s Head, the tiny 13th century St Govan’s Chapel is a spectacular sight. Huddled among the rocks, almost at sea level, it’s only accessible by climbing down 52 steps. It was built on the site of a holy well that once attracted pilgrims.
Outside the Chapel there is a large rock boulder known as the Bell Rock. The legend is that St Govan was given a silver bell which was stolen by pirates from its bell tower. St Govan prayed for its return and angels retrieved it and placed it inside a rock where it would be safe. St Govan used to tap the rock which gave a note a thousand times stronger than the note of the original bell.
 

St Davids Cathedral

Added On:16-02-2009

Built upon the site of St David's 6th century monastery St Davids Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years and remains a church serving a living community. This community is represented not only by the people of the parish of St Davids but by all who find peace in this place of prayer and devotion.
 

Solva

Added On:16-02-2009

Solva lies within the St. David’s Peninsula Coast. It started as a small port in the 1300’s and developed into a major trading centre in the St. Bride’s Bay area by the 1880’s.
Solva was the lime burning centre for the St. David’s Peninsula in Victorian times when there were 10 kilns in operation, some of these can be seen on the East Side of the Harbour.
There is also evidence of an Iron Age fort and settlement on the ridge known as 'The Gribin', on the East Side of the harbour.
 

Pembroke Town

Added On:11-02-2009

The ancient town of Pembroke is a popular tourist destination for Pembrokeshire. The history of the town can be traced back to 1093 when the Normans, led by Roger de Montgomery arrived and established a wooden fortress in the town.

The town itself was fortified and walled, and sections of these walls are still visible from the one-way traffic system gracing Pembroke today.