Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales

30th March 2015

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 1100 - Gerald de Windsor acquires the land of Carew and builds a castle
1116 - 1171 - Gerald's son, William, is Lord of Carew during this time
1270 - 1324 - castle greatly updated by Sir Nicholas de Carew and Sir John de Carew
Castle remained in the de Carew family for 150 years!
Wars of the Roses - castle brought by Rhys ap Thomas
1558 - Rhys's grandson, Rhys ap Gruffudd, is executed for treason against Henry VIII, the castle as a result is granted to Sir John Perrot
1591 - Sir John Perrot is arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London, the castle passes to Crown ownership
1644 - Civil War - castle was seiged by Parliamentarians and sustained damage
Late 1600s - castle fell into ruin 
This castle is interesting and the mullioned windows are a definite favourite. Many of the rooms are intact and accessible, with the Lesser Hall having been recently restored. Steps in the towers are fairly steep but the views are totally worth it.

Privately owned so there is an entrance fee
Designated car park for the castle
Shop, toilets
A basic information sheet is provided so we recommend purchasing a guidebook
Dogs are allowed

Carew castle also has the only intact tidal mill in Wales which is within walking distance of the castle. We would also recommend turning left out of the car park, going over the bridge and viewing the castle from the other side of the river. 

N & K

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