Haverfordwest Castle

Haverfordwest Castle
Part of Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest, Wales
UK grid reference SM953157
Haverfordwest Castle is located in Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest Castle
Haverfordwest Castle
Coordinates51°48′11″N 4°58′12″W / 51.803°N 4.97°W / 51.803; -4.97
TypeCastle
Site information
Controlled byPembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPartially restored
Site history
Built1120
1290
Early 1380s
Built byGilbert de Clare, earl of Pembroke
Queen Eleanor of Castile
In useUntil mid 18th century
MaterialsMortar
Timber

Haverfordwest Castle (Welsh: Castell Hwlffordd) is a castle located in the town centre at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, south Wales, 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 dates from 1290. For centuries the castle was an English stronghold. There are several other notable castles in area: Wiston Castle lies 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast and Pembroke Castle lies 12 miles (19 km) to the south.