Castle
Haverfordwest Castle
WLS Wales · 12th century
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 the area: Wiston Castle lies 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast and Pembroke Castle lies 12 miles (19 km) to the south.
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Haverfordwest Castle ranks #4,157 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #83 of the 99 mapped in Wales. Founded 1200, it is older than 77% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 510 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Haverfordwest Castle?
Haverfordwest Castle stands in Wales, at 51.80238°, -4.97034°.
When was Haverfordwest Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1200. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Haverfordwest Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,157 of 7,044 worldwide, and #83 in Wales. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Haverfordwest Castle?
Picton Castle, about 6 km away.
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