Pembroke Castle

United Kingdom / Wales / Pembroke /
 castle, interesting place, Grade I Listed (UK)
The mediaeval castle was the original seat of the Earldom of Pembroke.
In 1093 Roger of Montgomery built the first castle at the site when he fortified the promontory during the Norman invasion of Wales. A century later this castle was given to William Marshal by Richard I.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Castle
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Coordinates:   51°40'36"N   4°55'13"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago