Castles · South Wales
Narberth Castle
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Narberth Castle — castle in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Narberth · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Narberth Castle, the nearest railway station is Narberth, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA67 7BE, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not provided.
About
Narberth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.7962°, -4.7425°.
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Heritage listing
Narberth Castle (Welsh: Castell Arberth) is a ruined Norman fortress in the town of Narberth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. It forms part of the Landsker Line. A chronicle in the Cotton library mentions that, in 1116, Gruffydd ap Rhys attacked and destroyed the castle of arberth; this however probably refers to the nearby Sentence Castle, the stone castle at Narberth not having been built until over 100 years later.
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Official information
Narberth Museum is located in Pembrokeshire and showcases local history and culture. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and learn about the area's heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Narberth Castle (Welsh: Castell Arberth) is a ruined Norman fortress in the town of Narberth, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. It forms part of the Landsker Line. A chronicle in the Cotton library mentions that, in 1116, Gruffydd ap Rhys attacked and destroyed the castle of arberth; this however probably refers to the nearby Sentence Castle, the stone castle at Narberth not having been built until over 100 years later.
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Background
History
The castle never changed hands throughout the Glyndŵr Rising in 14001415 and was slighted after being taken by Oliver Cromwell in the English Civil War. Excavations have found more than 20 graves on the north side dating from the 12th century to the 13th, hinting that the area may have once been the site of a church. In the early part of the 20th century, the annual town fair held a procession which ended in the castle, with dancing and music. In 2005, the castle was opened again to the public after being taken over by the council and made safe. At the opening ceremony, the official documents confirming the 'twinning' of Narberth and Ludlow were signed by the towns' mayors. There was also a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7962, -4.7425
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Narberth
- Postcode
- SA67 7BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Phone
- +44 1834 860500
- Nearest railway station
- Narberth — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.narberthmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6965584 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Narberth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Narberth castle pembrokeshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Narberth Castle?
- Narberth Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA67 7BE), in the parish of Narberth.
- What is Narberth Castle?
- Narberth Castle — castle in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Narberth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Narberth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA67 7BE.
- Is Narberth Castle a listed building?
- Narberth Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Narberth Castle charge admission?
- Narberth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Narberth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Narberth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA67 7BE.