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 #4,742 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #83 of the 107 mapped in Wales. Founded 1120, it is older than 84% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 756 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 11 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Swansea, 73 km away. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.
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