Newport Pembrokeshire Castle.
A Norman Castle sitting on Carningli's Northern slopes.
Built at sometime near to 1250, Newport Pembs Castle sits in a commanding position overlooking the Town. The castle is currently in private ownership and is not open to the public, although views of the castle can be captured from various streets near the town centre and also from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path on the north side of The River Nevern.
Most of the castle is in a state of ruin and what remains of the original Medieval gatehouse is now housing a private residence. The castle was surrounded by a large ditch of which some remains can still be seen.
Parts of the west tower known as the Hunter's Hall still stand and can also be viewed from the Town below. The tower was built in a D shape plan which can be observed from the small lane (Feidr Felin or Mill Lane in English) which runs parallel to the north facing side of the Castle. Also visible from Feidr Felin are parts of the curtain wall that would have enclosed the castle in times of old.
An extract taken from 'A historical tour through Pembrokeshire' by Fenton 1811
"The castle stands on an elevated knoll above the town at the extremity of the principal street, in the centre of which was the cross. The grand entrance was by a gateway between two noble bastions, a specimen of excellent masonry, facing the north; within it was another, having marks of a portcullis. The area of the castle nearly round was about fifty paces in diameter, and was encompassed with a deep moat, having a fine command of water. At the west end are the remains of a magnificent bastion, and two other large ones to the south and south-east; if we may judge from what we can now trace, the principal rooms, perhaps, occupied the south-east portion of the buildings, which, in every part, united strength with elegance. The mountain of Cam Englyn rises boldly behind it, and the bay bounded by the headlands of Dinas and Ceibwr opens beautifully in front, rendering the situation majestic and delightful."
The castle as depicted in 'A historical tour through Pembrokeshire'.
The castle as depicted in an 1830's etching.
The castle as depicted in a 1740's etching, showing the bay beyond.
Accommodation near Newport Castle:
- Holiday Cottages Newport
- Bed and Breakfasts
- Camping and Caravans
- Holiday Parks & Resorts
- Yacht & Boat Charter
