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Pembroke, Pembrokeshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

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Pembroke, Pembrokeshire history

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Pembroke Castle was founded by the Normans in 1093 and was the birthplace of King Henry VII. Monkton Priory, sited on a hill across the river from the castle, has very early foundations and retains much of the Norman walls of the nave.

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire geography / climate

Pembroke town is 8 miles (13 km) south of the county town of Haverfordwest. The town is centred on Main Street, which is the only street inside the original town walls. To the west of the town lies the village of Monkton, which has a population of 7,214.

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Best Pembroke, Pembrokeshire places to visit

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Pembroke, Pembrokeshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Pembroke, Pembrokeshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Pembroke, Pembrokeshire’s information audio spots:

Pembroke Dock Military Cemetery Pembroke Dock Military Cemetery is the only dedicated military cemetery in Wales. It is believed to have opened around 1860, the date on its earliest graves. Forty Commonwealth service personnel who participated in the First World War and 33 from the Second World War are buried here. The most recent burial was in 1955.

Pembroke Dockyard Pembroke Dockyard, originally called Pater Yard, is a former Royal Navy Dockyard. It was originally known as Pater Dockyard and is located in the Welsh town of Pem Dockyard.

South Pembrokeshire Hospital South Pembrokeshire Hospital (Welsh: Ysbyty De Sir Benfro) is a community hospital. It is managed by the Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Siege of Pembroke Parliamentarian troops led by Oliver Cromwell sieged Pembroke Castle in 1648. Castle had become a refuge for rebellious Parliamentarian soldiers after the First English Civil War.

St Nicholas & St John, Monkton The Church of St Nicholas & St John is the parish church of Monkton, in south Pembrokeshire, Wales. The church’s medieval origins link it to Monkton Priory, founded in the 11th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

Orielton, Pembrokeshire Orielton is a historic country house near Hundleton in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is used as a field studies centre for environmental sciences.

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