Manorbier, Castle 1890
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The earliest parts of the castle are the hall and a small tower, both dating from the 12th century. A famous resident was Gerald de Barri, born here in 1146; he is better known to us as Giraldus Cambrensis, chronicler, Archdeacon of St David's, and royal chaplain. His most well-known book is 'Itinerarium Cambriae', 'The Itinerary of Wales'.

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Memories of Manorbier, Castle 1890

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Manorbier, Castle 1890

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Although this view of Manorbier Castle dates from 1890 it is the only photo in the Francis Frith collection which shows the nearby beach. I am happy to record our family's day on the beach here and it is unchanged more than 120 years later! My granddaughters Anna and Connie helped me to build a sandcastle and watched the incoming tide wash it away. Anna climbed in and out of the rockpools ...see more