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Tenby Castle
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Dots
September 30, 2020
About Tenby Castle Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea. The old town walls, however, are remarkably complete, containing a maze of narrow streets that make up the picturesque old town of Tenby. History The castle was built by The Normans in the 12th century. There is a record of its capture by the Welsh in 1153. Tenby was also attacked in 1187 and again in 1260, when Llewellyn the Last, sacked the town during his campaigns. Most of the town walls were built in the 13th century. In 1328, the D-shaped barbican was added to defend the gate. D-shaped towers north and south of the gate were also added at this time. In 1457, the moat, which ran outside the walls where St Florence Parade is now, was widened to 30ft, the walls were heightened and a second, higher series of arrow slits was built, reached by a new parapet walk. In 1648, a unit of Royalist rebels held the castle for 10 weeks but were starved into surrendering. Features The remains of the castle’s gateway cross the path as you climb up Castle Hill from the harbour. A small tower occupies the highest point on Castle Hill. The town walls on the north side are partially complete, although the north gate has gone. The walls on the east side, however, run uninterrupted all the way to The Esplanade. The main entrance on this side is ‘Five Arches’ gate. Tenby Museum & Art Gallery is built on to a medieval domestic building, probably the castle’s hall. The National Trust owned Tudor Merchant’s House is in the old town, near the harbour.
About Tenby Castle Only a small tower remains of Tenby Castle, perched on top of Castle Hill, which is almost surrounded by the sea. The old town walls, however, are remarkably complete, containing a maze of narrow streets that make up the picturesque old town of Tenby. History The castle was buil…
Lynne
July 3, 2022
this can be reached through the town lovely views of the whole of Tenby and if you explore you will find very secluded sitting areas which are very peaceful.
Richard
September 21, 2020
Tenby Castle is a fortification which stands on a headland separated by an isthmus from the town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The remaining stone structure dates from the 13th century but there are mentions of the castle from as early as 1153.
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Pembrokeshire, Wales