A gazetteer of places in the National Park and their claims to fame.

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Aber Bach (SM 883331)

Major drugs-bust here in 1986.

Aber Draw (SM 833325 )

Attractive small rocky bay

Aber Fforest (SN 026396)

Aber Mawr (SM 882346)

Large remote bay with striking bank of pebbles created in the great storm of 1859. Undersea telegraph cable laid from here to Ireland in 1883. Site of Special Scientific Interest. Submerged forest. Once considered as a possible terminal for the Great Western Railway. Photo.

Abercastle (SM 854335)

Quay once used to bring cargoes from Bristol. One limekiln still in good condition. In 1876 was visited by Alfred Johnson who had travelled single-handed across the Atlantic in an open boat less that 16 feet long, to celebrate 100 years of US independence.

Abereiddy (SM 797313)

Once well-known as a good area to find fossil graptolites Didymograptus spp. and still has Sites of Special Scientific Interest. In the 19th C. Slate was quarried here and exported via Porthgain. Disused slate quarry now flooded to provide a safe anchorage into which a 17yr old made a 120ft jump in 1997. Waters some of the cleanest in the UK. Photo

Aberfelin ( )

The ruin of a cornmill near Aberfelin prompted the poet Crwys to write one of the most popular of Welsh lyrics, "Melin Trefin."

Amroth (SN 165072)

Geological and archaeological interest site. Drowned forest sometimes seen at low tide. In Viking times known as Erewhere. Castle was owned by a knight of the same Arunlf de Montgomery that built Pembroke castle. Pebble bank dating from storm of October 1859

Angle (SM 866029)

Viking settlement. Bay is home for rare starfish (Unfortunately even rarer since Sea Empress incident). Setting for period mystery novel "Named of the Dragon". Old Rectory has a good example of a pre-Elizabethan dovecote and the Old Point House Inn was once the hangout of John Callice, a pirate. Photo1 | Martello tower

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Barafundle Bay(SM 991950)

Picture postcard beach where the amphibious D-Day landings were practised in secret. Photo1

Bateman's Hill (SN 010047)

Beggars Reach (SN 005080)

Begelly (SN118075)

Augustus John spent some of his boyhood at the big house. Now better known for Folly Farm.

Benton Castle (SN 006067)

Possibly originally built by Bishop Bek in 13th C, now sadly private property and the site of a New-Age labyrinth.

Bicton (SM 843078)

Bishops and Clerks (SM 250670)

A string of islands noted as long ago as Roman times for posing a threat to mariners. Famous shipwreck here in 1793 (1780?) when Margaret "Megan" Theodosia Williams (otherwise known as "Grace Darling") rescued most of the crew of ship from Oregrund, Sweden, having rowed 13.5 miles. Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Black Tar (SM 992095)

Boncath (SN 205384)

Ffynnone designed by John Nash. Felin Wen is home to an award-winning preserves kitchen, the range including Guava jam, Lemon mustard and Japanese basting oil.

Borough Head (SM 837129)

Photo [45k]

Bosherston (SM 967947)

Picturesque village with Norman church. Coarse fishing available on beautiful Lily Pools, which are reputedly the site where King Arthur's Excalibur was lodged, but certainly nationally important calcareous marl lakes forming part of National Nature reserve. Tearooms [66k] St Michael's Church [75k] Lily Pools [77k]

Boulston (SM 975127)

Present house built here in 1798 by a Colonel Ackland from Pennsylvania. Ruined mansion was medieval home of Wogan family.

Broad Haven (SM 859135)

Site of Special Scientific Interest and conservation award-winning holiday park. First fashionable as a resort in 1800. Artists Augustus and Gwen John were among those who have spent their summers here. Photo | Sunset

Broad Haven South (SM 980940)

Beautiful beach linked to Stackpole Estate. Photo1 | Photo2 [22k] Photo3. Area also has a notable example of a raised beach.

Broadfield (SN 134035)

Home to a unique Internet based payroll service, Microaid.

Broadmoor (SM 820118)

Broadway (SM 879136)

Hamlet included for comparison with more famous namesake

Broomhill Burrows (SM 885004)

Site of Special Scientific Interest. Photo [42k]

Brownslade Burrows (SR 897982)

Sand dunes. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Bryn-henllan (SN 009395)

Vikings destroyed a chuch here.

Bubbleton (SR 099990)

Bullslaughter Bay (SR 941941)

Bullwell Bay (SM 900040)

Bwlch-mawr (SN 008381)

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Caerbwdi ( )

Geological SSSI.

Caerfai ( )

From the quarry here (now a geological SSSI) came the purple Caerbwdi sandstone used to construct St. David's Cathedral. Photo

Caerfarchell (SM 795270)

Pottery

Caerlem (SM 901397)

Caldey Island (Ynys Pyr) (SS 140965)

Viking name for island occupied on and off at least as far back as paleolithic. Monastery here on and off since 1113. One-time haven for pirates such as John Paul Jones. In 1913 the conversion of the monastery from Protestant to Catholic became world news. Currently Cistercians live here observing the vow of silence. Access via Tenby and Saundersfoot Harbours, but sometimes the monastery can only be visited by men!

Capeston (SM 865097)

Carew Castle, Cross and Tidal Mill (SM 046039)

Castle built by Gerald de Windsor about whom there is an interesting story. When his wife and sons were for some reason captured by Owain ap Cadwgan, the son of the Prince of Powys, he escaped being kidnapped himself by crawling down the lavatory! In Elizabethan times the castle was home to Sir John Perrot, and was granted to him by his half-sister Queen Elizabeth I, although later she had him accused of treason and he died in the Tower of London. Now managed by the National Park Authority as an attraction and home to the rare greater horseshoe bat, making it a candidate Special Protection Area. Nearby is Carew Cross, one of the finest 11C. crosses in UK, which carries an inscription in honour of Margiteut, King of Deheubarth. Its characteristic wheel head inspired the logo of Cadw, HM Govt's Heritage Agency in Wales. The tidal mill is the only restored one in Wales. Castle [45k] Castle [70k] Castle | Cross | Creek at sunset

Carew Newton (SN 046045)

Carew River ( )

Famous mudflats

Carn Alw (SN 139338)

Iron Age hillfort and source of several of the giant stones of Stonehenge. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Archaeologists like the cheveaux de frise defensive structure of low pointed stones positioned to repel assailants.

Carn Ingli (SN 055370)

Iron Age hillfort with lots of hut sites (possibly 1000 peole lived here), and where St Brynach used to have his hermitage and speak with angels. Now a Site of Special Scientific Interest

Carn Llidi (SM )

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Glimpses of Ireland possible from this spectacular rocky ridge which was once an island. Youth hostel nearby

Carn Meini (S )

Photo [77k]

Carn Menyn (SN 142324 )

Source of several of the bluestones of Stonehenge. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Carreg Fran (SM 731229)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Carreg Goffa (SM 925404 )

(near Carregwastad) Memorial stone (photo) [74k] commemorating the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797

Carreg Gybi(SM 904412)

Apparently so-called because of a saint who appeared from the sea riding a horse

Carreg Onnen (SM 889411)

Carreg Sampson (SM 848335)

Good example of a neolithic burial chamber or cromlech. The name reputedly comes from story that the biblical Samson lifted the capstone with his finger. Interestingly the nearby Ynys y Castell has on it the Grave of Samson's finger. Earlier this century the sides of this monument were filled in and it was used as a sheep shelter. Photo

Carreg yr Esgob (SM 727230)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Carregwastad Point (SM 926406)

Site of last invasion of Britain, by French in 1797. Plus d'information en francais

Carters Green (SM 870016)

Castell Clwyd (SN 113376)

Castell Henllys (SN 118391 )

Site of Iron Age hillfort and subsequent Romano-British settlement. Now where you can find an Award-winning reconstruction. Photo | More info

Castell Nanhyfer (SN 083402)

Has a multiple banked promontory fort.

Castell Mawr (SN 119378)

Large earthwork.

Castlebeach Bay (SM 820047)

(Photo)

Castlemartin (SR 915983)

Location of military firing range which is also a Special Protection Area on account of its wildlife. Good area to find Choughs. A breed of long-horned cattle was named after the place and the 1842 church organ belonged to Mendelssohn. German soldiers stationed here until 1995/6. Castlemartin Church [49k]

Castles Bay (SM 845019)

Cat Rock (SN 041399)

Cemaes Head (SN 131501)

Site of Special Scientific Interest. Impressive folds in cliff strata. Photo

Ceibwr Bay (SN 108459)

Onetime small harbour. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Cerrig Lladron (SN 065321)

Part of large Site of Special Scientific Interest stretching to Foel Drygarn. Viewpoint.

Chapel Bay (SM 862036)

The Victorian fort here is home to lesser and greater horseshoe bats, and the subject of proposals for full restoration, and development as a showcase of military technology.

Cheriton or Stackpole Elidor (SR 988972)

The churchyard here is home to 160 species of lichens, more than any other site in the whole of Britain.

Cilredhyn Bridge (SN 006349)

Picnic site.

Cippyn (SN 143480)

Clegyr-Boia (SM 737251)

Important for its traces of neolithic dwellings; one of only a few known domestic Neolithic sites in Wales. One-time camp of fierce Irish brigand who lived in an extinct volcano and was befriended, tamed and converted by St David. Traditionally also the location of a healing well specialising in eye treatments.

Coed Ty-canol (SM )

National Nature Reserve

Colby Woodland Gardens (SM 157079)

8 acres of woodland garden. Tea rooms. Shop.

Cresswell Castle (SN 049071)

Interesting privately owned castle. Photo [22k]

Crickmail (SR 952944)

Crosswell (SM )

Crugiau Cemmaes (SN 125416)

Viewpoint

Cwm-yr-Eglwys (SN 015401)

Remains of 12th C. St. Brynach's church (itself based on 6th C. predecessor), which was damaged by the sea in a great storm in 1859. Photo of beach

Cwnwdig Water (SM 804306)

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Dale (SM 812060)

Norse name. Settlement dates from 825 AD. Once Robertus de Vale was lord of the manor; from his great-grandaughters came Owain Glyn Dwr and Henry Tudor. Subsequently his castle became owned by the Walter family from Rosemarket, from whom Lucy Walter, mistress of King Charles II was descended. Now Dale boast a splendid Field Study Centre located at Dale Fort (Photo) and a centre of excellence for windsurfing and sailing. Parts of Dale said to have more sunshine than anywhere else in Wales. Local cafe only one known to serve witch! Take a virtual stroll along the waterfront | Photo of Dale beach | Photo of Westdale beach

Dale Point (SM 824051)

Dakotian sunk by Luftwaffe here in 1943. Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Daugleddau (SN 005060)

King Henry I brought Flemish settlers here. Boat trips exploring this relatively unspoilt estuary area - Photo - operate from Lawrenny Quay. More info

Deadman's Bay (SM 760085)

Seabed here is on the edge of Skomer marine nature reserve. Photo

Deer Park()

Largest coastal Iron Age hillfort

Dinas Cross (SN 004387)

Dinas Fawr (SM 811229)

Named after St Aelfyw, the bishop who is said to have baptised St. David. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Dinas Head (SN 010412)

Dowrog common( )

Formerly known as the Pilgrim's Land. Site of Special Scientific Interest - approximately 300 plant species present. Photo [38k]

Drinkim (SM 146962)

Druidston (SM 869166)

Cliffs are Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Druidston Haven (SM 860170)

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East Moor Cliff (SS 046975)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

East Pickard Bay(SM 864009 )

East Trewent (SS 009974)

Eastern Cleddau (SN 015120)

Eastington (SM 901024)

Small fortified building, once home to celebrated Perrott family.

Elegug Stack (SR 926944)

Viking name (Elegug = Guillemot). Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Felindre Farchog (S )

Ceramic studio

Ferry Hill (SN 002064)

Fishguard (Abergwaun) (SM 962371)

Major modern ferry-port outside National Park. Tourist Information Centre. Focus for bicentenarial celebrations of the Last Invasion of Britain (see Carregwastad). Lower Fishguard has oldest letterbox in county (1871) and was chosen as the set for a film of Dylan Thomas' Under Milk Wood. Photo [72k]

Flimston (SR 924955)

Site of chapel over 800 years old. Restored by Castlemartin range staff on voluntary basis.

Flimston Bay (SR 933944)

Site of Iron Age double-banked fort and memorial stone to Trooper Graham Thomas.

Foel Cwmcerwyn( )

Highest point in Pembrokeshire at 536m. Bronze Age cairn vandalised by a historian in 1806.

Foel Drygarn (SN 157336)

Site of very large Iron Age hill fort (approx. 400m x 300m), excavated in 1900; remains such as pottery and spindle-whorls now in Tenby museum. Three bronze Age cairns. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Frenchman's Bay (SM 801035)

Freshwater East (SS 016981)

Small Iron Age hillfort. In 1801 smugglers and customs men fought a battle here. Some of the cleanest bathing waters in the UK.

Freshwater West (SR 884996)

Site of find of viking lead weight, and of onetime laverbread (Porphyra umbilicus) trade. Surfers' and canoeists' mecca and some of the cleanest but more dangerous bathing waters in the UK. Geological SSSI because of exposures of Old Red Sandstone rocks. Photo1 [59k] Photo2

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Garn Fawr (SN 008368)

Site of huge Iron-age hillfort with multiple defensive walls.

Garnwnda (SM 934392)

Gateholm Island (SM 769072)

Norweigan Viking name. Tidal island formed from Old Red Sandstone. Photo1 [65k]

Gesail-fawr (SM 741288)

Giltar Point (SS 126983)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Goodwick (Wdig) (SM 945381)

Town outside National Park.

Gors Fawr (SN 134294)

Very good example of a Bronze Age stone circle 22m in diameter that would have been used as an astronomical observatory.

Grassholm

EC Special Protection Area on account of its 28500 breeding pairs of Gannets, making it one of the four largest colonies in the world.

Gravel Bay (SM 877006)

Great Castle Head, St Ishmaels (SM 848059)

Iron-age fort site.

Great Castle Head, Dale (SM 797057)

Iron-age promontory fort site.

Green Bridge of Wales (SR 925944)

Natural limestone arch someday likely to collapse and leave a stack. Photo

Gribin (SM 805241)

Iron-age site. Climbing cliff. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Guilford ()

Photo [41k]

Guttle Hole (SM 853013)

Gwaun Valley (SM 995351)

Good example of meltwater channel incised into bedrock during end of last Ice Age. Home to otters. Many sites of Special Scientific Interest, partly on account of the lichen communities, and over 114 acres of oak woodland managed by National Park Authority. Photo | Photo | Old photo (b/w) | Cilredhyn Centre

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Hardings Hill (SM 877017)

Harold stone (SM 861147)

Harold stone (SR 968959)

Haroldston West (SM 866155)

Recently restored St Madocs of Fern church to the South. St Madoc was a 6th century solitary monk and disciple of St David, who later became Bishop of Ferns. Park Authority has a management agreement with owner of woods for them to be used as a recreational area.

Hasguard (SM 854095)

11th C. church. Photo

Haverfordwest (Hwllfordd) (SM 965155)

Major town outside National Park. HQ of National Park Authority (Photo). Tourist Information Centre. Town-twinned with Oberkirch.

Hayston (SR 945966)

Hendre Eynon (SM 773280)

Camping & Caravanning site. Riding & Pony Trekking.

Henllys ()

Once the home of Elizabethan mapmaker George Owen. (See his map)

Herbrandston (SM 869076)

Photo

Hoaten (SM 822097)

Hodgeston (SS 031993)

Hook (SM 978115)

Wood is Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Hoopers Point(SM788064)

Cliffs [47k]

Hunstman's Leap (SM 795113)

Huntsman's Leap (SR 962930)

. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Jack Sound (SM 750090)

Steam Packet Albion wrecked here in 1837.

Jameston (SS 055988)

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Kete (SM 803041)

National Trust. Photo

Kings Quoit (SS 062972)

Remains of a cromlech

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Lake (SS 024987)

Landshipping (SN 012117)

Landshipping Quay (SN 008107)

Lawrenny (SN 018070)

Place oft painted by Graham Sutherland. Youth hostel. Photo1 | Photo2 | Photo3

Lawrenny Newton (SN 033073)

Lawrenny Quay (SN 013062)

The wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Waterskiing.

Lindsway Bay (SM 844065)

Linney Burrows (SM 893971)

Sand dunes. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Little Castle Head (SM 855064)

Iron-age fort site

Little Castle Point(SM 796038)

Little Haven (SM 855125)

Old coal-port. Modern pottery. Annual regatta here since 2WW. Beach (photo) [22k] Town

Llandruidion (SM 784250)

Llangwm ( )

Photo

Llanunwas (SM 792244)

Tradition holds that tunnel ran from the 18th century home of the Laugharnes, holders of a reputation for wrecking ships and smuggling, to Ogof Tobacco. One time site of dolmen.

Llanwnda (SM 933395)

Ancient church (Photo)with 6 early Christian monuments built into its external walls (Example). Looted by a French officer in 1797 who burnt church Bible (on display inside).

Llanychaer (SM 989355)

Local community currently campaigning to establish a new village green. Some residents still celebrate the Old New Year (Hen Galan) on 13 January.

Llanchllwydog (SN 012344)

Cross

Llanllawer (SM 987359)

Two early Christian stone crosses (7-9th C.) carved on gateposts of church. Holy Well nearby.

Lochvane (SM 822238)

One-time site of dolmen.

Long Matthew Point(SM 976927)

Longhouse (SM 846334)

Lydstep (SM 086983 )

Cliffs (Photo) [29k] are part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Old b/w photo

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Madoc's Haven (SM 859178)

Photo

Maen Dewi ( 775275)

Site of stone on edge of ancient route into St David's.

Manorbier (SS 066978)

Riding school. Church dates back to Norman era. Castle (Photo)was built by a knight of the Earl of Pembroke, was the birthplace of Giraldus Cambrensis, author and priest (b. 1146) and later became used as a hiding place by smugglers. Satrap torpedoed nearby here in 1915. Beach has lovely bathing water quality. Photo1 [24k] Photo2

Manorbier Newton(SN 046000)

Manorbier Station(SS 070994)

Marloes (SM 795084)

Youth hostel. Marloes mere (Photo)once famous for its leeches, which were used in Harley Street.

Marloes Sands (SM 785074)

Site of Special Scientific Interest; cliffs of geological interest in particular on account of steeply dipping Silurian rocks. Some of the cleanest bathing waters in the UK, although the odd 2WW bomb has been known to turn up! Beach [22k] Cliffs to the south [47k] Beach | Beach

Martin's Haven (SM 760092)

Departure Point for Skomer. 7-9th century inscribed stone set into wall. Photo of haven

Midland Isle (SM 747091 )

SS Molesey, the first vessel to be the subject of a BBC S.O.S. appeal was wrecked here in 1929. The Lonsdale followed in 1938. Seabed and intertidal areas here are part of one of the UK's few Marine Nature Reserves.

Milford Haven(SM )

Major town on edge of National Park. The Waterway was described by Lord Nelson as one of the finest natural harbours in the world. In 1991 the Waterway was ranked as having the greatest diversity of ecological communities in the UK. In 1996 72000 tonnes of oil were spilt into it when the Sea Empress grounded. Current tension between proposals to have it afforded greater protection, and possibility of further incidents, e.g. involving Orimulsion, if this is shipped to Pembroke Power Station.

Mill Bay (SM 809034)

Henry Tudor landed army here on route to the Battle of Bosworth Field 1485

Mill Haven (SM 815124)

Cliffs are Site of Special Scientific Interest; geology changes suddenly from Cambrian to Old Red Sandstone.

Millin Cross (SM 995139)

Minwear (SN 040130 )

Complex of some of the most intriguing medieval ruins in Pembrokeshire here, including barn, walled garden, water mill, fish pond. Minwear wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Monk Haven (SM 828063)

One-time landing place for pilgrims on way to St David's

Monkstone Point (SN 150032)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Monkton ( )

Old Hall is one of the best recorded and restored medieval house in Pembrokeshire, with a good example of a square chimney.

Mount Pleasant (SN 017056)

Musselwick (SM 819065)

Viking name.

Musselwick Sands (SM 786093)

Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Mynachlog-ddu (S )

nearby.

Mynydd Melyn (SN 022362)

Mynydd Morfa (SM 874341)

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Nevern (SN 083400)

Site of 5thC. Vitalianus stone. Original church founded in 6th C. by St Brynach who lived as a hermit on Carn Ingli. The 10-11th C. Celtic cross in churchyard is one of the finest in Wales. Yew tree in churchyard 'bleeds'. Motte and bailey remain of a 12C. castle built by Martin de Tours. Photo. Also read about nearby Henllys

New Hedges (SN 129025)

Award winning 'van/tent touring site.

Newgale Sands (S )

The sunken forest here impressed King Henry II. The Resolution beached and was wrecked here in late 17th century. The pebble banks date from the great storm of October 1859.Beach | Coastal scenery [66k]

Newport (SN 059391)

(See under Trefdraeth)

Newton (SM 906005 )

Nine Wells (SM 785251)

History dates to 3000 B.C. - one time site of dolmen.

Nolton (SM 868180 )

Riding stables. Rainbow Trout lake. Winter scene

Nolton Haven (SM 862185)

Linen Hall wrecked here in 1810, and French Schooner in 1925. Cliffs are Site of Special Scientific Interest. Photo

North Hill (SM 867035)

North Studdock (SM 854027)

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Old Castle Head (SS 075966)

Iron Age Hill fort. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Orlandon (SM 810094)

Example of tiny Pembrokeshire settlement. Photo

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Pantmaenog Forest(SN 085305)

Pantywrach ( )

Manganese mine here in late 19th century.

Parc y Meirw ( 999359 )

Unique monument. Very good example of row of stone age standing stones used as astonomical device for predicting eclipses.

Parsonquarry Bay(SM 850015)

Paskeston (SN 026036)

Pembroke (SM 990012)

Major town outside National Park. Tourist Information Centre. Splendid castle (Photo) where King Henry 7th was born, which is popular with artists and filmmakers. See painting by Paul Sandby in National Library Cardiff (link) [123k].

Penally (SS 115990 )

St Teilo, whose monastery was at Llandeilo, allegedly born and buried near here. Teilo was a major Christian figure with about twenty churches dedicated to him, and who became Bishop of Llandaff. Striking sculptured cross which combines anglo-saxon and celtic features.

Penanglas (948405)

Columns of dolerite here in some ways similar to Ireland's 'Giant's Causeway.'

Penberry ( )

Fine rocky ridge formed from dolerite intruding through precambrian rocks.

Pencarnan (SM 726257)

Pencemais (S )

Penclegyr (SM 766298)

Nearby stone quarries once provided much of UK's roadstone.

Penclegyr (SM 804328)

Pendeilo (SN 165094)

Pengelli Forest (SN 130390)

Largest area of ancient semi-natural woodland in West Wales. Site of Special Scientific Interest and nature reserve. Railway tracks laid here in 1WW by Latvians.

Penmaen Dewi (SM 723279)

Described by Ptolomy in 140 AD

Pentre Ifan (SN 093369 )

One of finest Neolithic chambered tombs in Wales, dating from 3500 B.C, and built from the same 'bluestone' as Stonehenge. The capstone is one of the longest in Wales, at 5m long, and sits 2.5m above ground. Photo [c.500k]. More information about bluestones.

Picton Castle (SN 010132)

Dates from 13/14th century and now houses the Graham Sutherland gallery.

Pleasant Valley (SN 147067)

Point St John (SM 719258)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Pontfaen (SN 025340)

Two 7-9th C. stones with crosses. Some residents still celebrate the Old New Year (Hen Galan) on 13 January.

Poppit (SN 155490)

Youth hostel and start of Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Cliffs. (Photo) [77k] within the Park form part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Popton Point (SM 893038)

Port Lion (SM 988084)

Old Fort being used imaginatively by BP to house pumps.

Porth Clais (SM 743238)

Ria. Roman breakwater. St David possibly baptised here. Legend has it that King Arthur and his knights landed here in pursuit of a famous boar called Twrch Trwyth. In Victorian times a busy harbour. Courier sank here in 1876, and Stella Maris in 1970. Now popular for leisure craft. Photo

Porth y Rhaw (SM 785242)

Site of promontory fort

Portheiddy (SM 803311)

Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Porthgain (SM 814325)

Harbour with considerable industrial archaeological and maritime interest. The bulkhead of the Carolina a Danish ship that sank in 1859 hangs up in the Sloop Inn. Limewashed beacon | More information: See http://194.42.224.137/~simono37/penfpg.html

Porthlysgi Bay (SM 727234)

Bears name of the Irish warrior who killed Boia following Boia's conversion to Christianity through St David.

Porthmelgan (SM 727278)

Amity wrecked here in 1668, Catherine in 1833, and Atlantic in 1847. Bathing often dangerous.

Porthmynawyd (SM 826228)

Porthstinian (SM 724249)

Story goes that the old chapel bells, stolen by pirates and lost overboard in the sea here, can be heard ringing when it is stormy. Cliffs form part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Photo [73k]

Preseli hills (SS 050320 to SS 160330)

Photo [48k]

Priest's Nose (SS 059972)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Pwll Arian (SM 885403)

Pwll Deri (SM 889385)

Youth Hostel. Good bird/seal watching site.

Pwll Glas (SN 013410)

Pwll Llong (SM 841333)

Pwll March (SM 844215)

Pwll Olfa (SM 836330)

Pwllgwaelod (SM 003399)

Photo

Pwllstrodur (SN 864339)

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Ramsey Island (SM 700235)

Viking name. Henry II used to source his falcons from here. An EC Special Protection Area (Choughs) and breeding ground for Atlantic grey seals. Dangerous waters in area of The Bitches. Boat to Ramsey departs from St Justinians.

Rat Island (SM 840027)

Rhoscrowther (SM 904023)

St Decuman alleged to have been born here and to have crossed the Severn Estuary from here to Dunster in Somerset, where he was martyred in 706. Norman church marks the birthplace.

Rhosson (SM 728253 )

Ridgeway (SN 128053)

Rosebush (SN 063295)

Reservoir (Photo) and disused quarries which produced slates for roofs of Houses of Parliament. Now home to Ugle, the bionic cat, who is so full of metal orthopaedic pins that the local electricity company have fenced off the pylons around his home in case he causes a power cut.

Runwayskiln (SM 778080)

Farm is National Trust's

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St. Anns Head (SM 806027)

Possibly named after Anne Boleyn, one of King Henry 8th's wives. Site of Special Scientific Interest.

St. Brides (SM 801109)

Site of mesolithic flint factory. Various ideas about the derivation of the name, e.g.: the Irish saint; the supposed innkeepers daughter at Bethlehem who helped with the birth of Jesus; and the lady in the medieval welsh poem who turned a Lord Mayor of London into a horse. The chapel dedicated to her at St Bride's Haven was converted into a fish processing house and subsequently was washed into the sea, apparently following a prophesy to this effect. The nearby impressive mansion, St Bride's Castle, was once home to Lord and Lady Kensington and has been restored as holiday accommodation under the Holiday Property Bond scheme, with impressive views (Photo) and high quality furnishings (Photo).

St. Catherine's Island(SM 139003)

Fort dating from 1869. Museum. St Catherine is the patron saint of spinners.

St. David's Head(SM 723279)

EC Special Protection Area and Special Area for conservation. Site of Iron Age pronotory fort.Cliffs

St. David's (Ty Ddewi) (SM 753254)

Famous as Britain's smallest city and for the founding of a monastery here by Wales' patron saint in 520AD. William the Conqueror, who visited in 1081/1083 decreed that two pilgrimages to St Davids Cathedral equalled one to Rome. Bishop's Palace, dating from 1280 richly ornamented, yet at the same time heavily fortified. National Park Information Centre. Soon to house the Graham Sutherland art collection and may host the 2002 Eisteddford. More info | Thumbnail view of cathedral [18k] The Cathedral [104k] Cathedral [63k] Old b/w Photo of interior [280k] Bishop's Palace | Palace | Aerial view

St. Elvis (SM 812240)

Sorry, not dedicated to Mr Presley, but to the bishop who baptised St David. Site of lead mine referred to in 'Petrus filius' in 1524.

St. Govan's Chapel (SR 967928)

Tiny chapel (6m x 4m) located at foot of cliff on site of 5th century hermit's cell, once a place of pilgrimage for healing. Some say that the saint was buried below the altar, but who he was is not clear - St Gobhan - Irish colleague of St David? Sir Gawaine? Cofen, wife of a King of Glamorgan?. The restoration of this chapel won the National Park Authority a Prince of Wales award. Photo [48k]

St. Govan's Head (SR 975926)

. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Photo1 [79k] Photo 2

St. Ishmaels (SM 836073)

Norman castle motte, now somewhat overgrown (Photo). Large anchor in village reputed to be from the Armada (but isn't!). Church held to be on site of 6th C. hermitage.

St. Justinian (SM 722251)

[See Porthstinian] Lifeboat station.

St. Margaret's Island (SS 122972)

Has been the best place for cormorants in England and Wales. Landing by permit only.

St. Non's (SS 242752)

St. David's birthplace, St. Non being his mother, with churches dedicated to her in Cornwall and Brittany too.. Ruin of small 5th C. chapel and holy well. St Non's Bay has exposures of unique pre-cambrian rock (halleflinta).

Sandtop Bay (SS 131966)

Sandy Haven (SM 851076)

One of the two beauty spots that captivated Graham Sutherland on his first visit to Pembrokeshire. Previously, in 1108, a crowd of Flemish settlers landed here at the request of King Henry I. Iron Age hillfort nearby. For coast path walkers there is a foot crossing here to Herbrandston at low-tide (Photo) and for industrial archaeologists a limekiln (Photo).

Sardis (SN 138067 )

Cromlech dating from 5000B.C.

Saundersfoot (SN 137045)

National Park Information Centre. Tourist centre. New Year's Day swimming event. World Record Tope caught here in 1964 (33.5 kg.). Geological SSSI. Photo | Photo2

Settling Nose (SM 859157)

Sheep Island (SM 844016)

Iron-age fort site.

Skokholm Island (SM 735050)

Etymology links name to Stockholm. Special Protection Area and Britain's first bird observatory. Boat on summer Mondays from Martin's Haven.

Skomer Island (SM 725095)

Viking name given to prehistoric settlement. Now an EC Special Protection Area reached in summer by boat from Martin's Haven. Home to a wealth of seabirds including the world's largest population of manx shearwaters, and the Skomer voles (Clethrionomys glareolus skomerensis). Rich in prehistoric field boundaries. The sea around island is one of only two marine nature reserves in Britain. Photo1 | Photo2

Skrinkle (SS 076978)

Cliffs/beach [63k] Cliffs are of interest because of the junction of limestone and sandstone and the great folding of the rocks linked to the Armorican mountain-building period. Youth hostel nearby formed from conversion of military buildings

Slebech Park (SN 032142)

Stable yard, loft, cellars, tunnels, reedbed and carr are Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Slebech linked with Knights Templars.

Solva (SM 802243)

This "ria" was once a pirates' hangout, site of prototype lighthouse in 1775, and departure point for emigrants to New York (Single fare $5). Port known for producing many successful master mariners for the Pacific Steam Navigation company. Now a leisure harbour with Woollen Mill. Visited by Queen in 1995.Photo1 [47k]

South Studdock (SM 854021)

Stack Rocks (SR 927945)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. View [70k]

Stackpole Estate (SR 984964)

National Nature Reserve. In 1975 the only known breeding site for lesser Horseshoe Bat.

Stackpole Quay (SR 993956)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Stackpole Warren (SR 981945)

Star Rock (SR 979938)

. Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Strumble Head (SM 895413)

Classic unspoilt area. Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Summerhill (SN 162074)

Swanlake Bay (SS 044979)

Mesolithic site

Sychbant (SN 048352)

Picnic site

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Talbenny (SM 839119)

Hamlet included for illustrative purposes. Photo

Tenby (SN 133005)

Walled town, famous from medieval period onward for herring fisheries, and anthracite and lime. Tenby's daffodils originate from stock imported from Toledo in 1350 as payment for coal. Now a major tourist centre. Home to Tenby's Boxing Day bathers. Museum contains works by Augustus and Gwen John, and Nina Hamnett. Geological SSSI. St Mary's is the largest parish church building in Wales and includes a memorial to the alledged inventor of the equals sign. Rowe's butchers one of the oldest butchers shops in Wales, and producer of speciality meats. Photo | North Beach view 1 | South Beach view 1 2 | Photo | Photo | Harbour view 1 2 3 | Beach | Photo | Photo

The Bitches (SM 709236)

Tidal race through these narrows reaches 7 knots, and has led to a local event, The Bitches Wild Water Rodeo

The Burrows (SM 735269)

St David's 9-hole golf course.

The Devil's Quoit (SM 882008)

The Devil's Quoit (SR 962963)

Standing stone

The Devil's Quoit (SR 981950)

The Parrog (SN 043396 )

One of Pembrokeshire's finest old limekilns found here near the old quay.

Thorn Island (SM 846038)

Victorian fort/hotel which stages a range of events, including the International over-50's hopscotch competition. Boat goes from West Angle Bay.

Ticklas Point (SM 825128)

Traeth Llyfn (SM 800319)

Photo

Treathro (SM 893396)

Trefasser (SM 895379)

Iron-age fort site. Birthplace of Asser, close companion of King Alfred the Great.

Trefdraeth (Newport) (SN 057392)

Mesolithic site at Newport Bridge. Home to Wales brightest pupil of 1996 with 11 A+ GCSEs. Boasts a charter predating Magna Carta of 1215 and accordingly has a unique tradition by which its mayor is appointed and, accompanied by the Lady Marcher and local Member of Parliament, beats the bounds on Rogation Day. Photo of beach | Award winning Ecocentre | CastleSee The Parrog.

Trefeiddan moor (SM 730250)

Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Treginnis (SM 715235)

Site of copper mine which was closed in 1883 after miner John Reynolds died in suspicious circumstances.

Tregwynt (SM 889346)

Hoard of 486 gold and silver coins recently found here dating from English Civil War. Treasure trove also includes the nearby woollen mill.

Tregyddulan (SM 895367)

Trehowel (SM 917398)

Home ransacked of feast by French invasion party in 1797 and site of later surrender House. Scene from Invasion tapestry [31k]

Treleddyd-fawr (SM 753278)

Trellwyn (SM 999359)

Near here are some Stone Age standing stones which form a superb astronomical observatory which can predict eclipses (Parc y Meirw).

Tremynydd Fawr (SM 779299)

Trenorgan (SR 949959)

Trevallen (SM 976936 )

Trevine (Trefin) (SM 841325)

Youth Hostel. Area popular with medieval pilgrims. Melin Trefin is one of the best loved of Welsh lyrics.

Trewarren (SM 828070)

Trewent Point (SS 021972)

Part of Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Trewyddel (Moylgrove) (SN 117447)

Then: Iron- and Bronze- age site. Now: Knitwear enterprise.

Trwyncastell (SM 793315)

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Upton Castle (SM 021045)

Stone castle built by the Norman, Walter Malefant in 13th C., now under a management agreement with the National Park Authority.

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Vachelich (SM 779254)

Velindre (SM 893361)

Elizabethan house here used twice a year for Courts Leet of the Barony of Cemaes.

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Walton West (SM 863130)

10th C. burial stone.

Walwyn's Castle (SM 873113)

Church | Woods

Warey Haven (SM 807117)

Watch House Point (SM 835061)

Waterwynch (SN 136021)

Watwick Bay (SM 817040)

Beach badly affected by Sea Empress incident. Half of the rocks are now being used in an experiment to see how quickly they recover naturally.

Waun Fawr (SM 763260)

Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Welshman's Bay (SM 797044 )

West Angle Bay (SM 853032 )

Geological SSSI.

West Beacon Point (SS 130961)

West Blockhouse Point (SM 819035)

Early-Victorian fort site now owned by Landmark Trust and available for let.

West Pickard Bay (SM 860011)

Iron Age hillfort.

West Pill (SM 855037)

West Williamston (SM 035058)

The quarries, excavated below high water mark, are extensive and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Limestone from here used to be taken all round the coast to be burnt to make lime for agricultural purposes. The Oiled Bird Centre and proposed Swan Unit hit the headlines after the Sea Empress disaster.

Westdale Bay (SM 798058)

Western Cleddau (SM 985123)

Day fishing available (salmon)

Whitchurch (SM 799254)

Whitesands Bay (SM 731269)

St Patrick allegedly set sail from here in 432 AD to evangelise Ireland. Mesolithic drowned forest. 'Bolina' shipwrecked here in 1883. Popular with surfers. Lovely water quality.

Williamston (SM 988069)

Wind Bay (SR 881962)

Wiseman's Bridge (SN 146060)

Rehearsal site for D-day landings, watched by Winston Churchill. Cliffs form part of Site of Special Scientific Interest. Photo [47k]

Wood (SM 854219 )

Woodhouse Grange (SN 004101)

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Ynys Barry (SM 803321)

Country hotel

Ynys Bery (SM 701221)