Manorbier, Castle, The Gate And The Drawbridge 1890
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Photo ref:
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The first castle at Manorbier was probably a motte and bailey erected by Odo de Barri. The castle underwent large-scale remodelling and extension over a fifty-year period during the 13th century, much of the work being commissioned by John de Barri.
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A Selection of Memories from Manorbier
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. Here are some from Manorbier
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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
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