Manorbier Castle is an 11th century ruin found on the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales, a 186-mile path along spectacular and varied scenery.
The castle exterior fronted by fuchsias in bloom.
Cross in the wall.
A 15th century hearth.
An arch framing a view of the inside courtyard.
The view from up on the ramparts.
Church in the distance as seen from a tower.
Towering blue flower spikes of the tree echiums (Echium pininana), brought in from the Canary Islands, thrive in the sheltered garden.
Close-up of the blue flowers.
Triangular slots in the stone walls were maybe for doves.
Ancient door.
A narrow window with a single candle.
In the imperial chamber, all done up as if it was still the 11th century.
Upstairs.Downstairs.
A twig heart in a window.
Playful illustrations on the interior walls display life at court c. 1350, with ‘women revealing their undergarments’.
June 7, 2016. Starting off the day in Milford Haven, we then headed across the Pembrokeshire peninsula to Freshwater East, beach with magnificent two-tone rock formations. Manorbier Castle ruins was our next stop, ending the day in Tenby with its pastel-coloured waterfront.
More on our 2016 trip to Wales and England.
I don’t know these ruins at all but I do know this is an absolutely beautiful part of the world….so scenic
Interesting visit.
Very majestic and beautiful castle. I’m touched by the cross in the wall. And very lovely photos 📸