SM9801 : Pembroke Castle
taken 11 years ago, near to Pembroke, Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, Wales
Pembroke Castle (Welsh: Castell Penfro) is a medieval castle. Standing beside the River Cleddau, it underwent major restoration work in the early 20th century. The 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. Marshall, who would become one of the most powerful men in 12th-Century Britain, rebuilt Pembroke in stone creating most of the structure that remains today.
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Pembroke (Welsh: Penfro) is an historic settlement and former county town of Pembrokeshire. The town and county derive their names from Penfro: Pen = "end", and bro = "land", which means, "Land's End".
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Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
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