DiCamillo Companion
Wales

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke

Pembrokeshire

Wales

Circa Date: 12th century core, incorporating earlier elements, w/13th, 14th, 17th, 19th & 20th century alterations

Status: Ruin

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: No (Other)

crown This house has been used for TV and Film

The castle from an 1848 hand-colored German engraving

The castle in the late 20th century

  • House & Family History: Pembroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry VII.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "The Lion in Winter" (1968). "Jabberwocky" (1977). "Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (1989 - BBC TV mini series). "Richard II" (2012 - BBC TV movie, part of "The Hollow Crown" mini series). "The Bad Education Movie" (2015). "Me Before You" (2016).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Arnulph de Montgomery, 12th century. Gilbert fitz Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke, 12th century. William Marshal, 13th century. William de Valence, 13th century. Laurence Hastings, 14th century. J.R. Cobb, 19th century. Major-General Sir Ivor Philipps, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: Owned by Trustees of Pembroke Castle

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01646-681-510

    Fax: 01646-622-260

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.pembrokecastle.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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