Manorbier Castle Ruins in Wales

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. Crenellated stone walls and fuchsias in bloom at the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesCross in the wall. Cross in the wall of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesA 15th century hearth.
Hearth of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesAn arch framing a view of the inside courtyard. An arch framing a view of the inside courtyard of the Manorbier Castle ruins in WalesThe view from up on the ramparts.Crenellated stone walls at the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesChurch in the distance as seen from a tower. Church in the distance as seen from a tower of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesTowering blue flower spikes of the tree echiums (Echium pininana), brought in from the Canary Islands, thrive in the sheltered garden. Tall blue flower spikes of tree echiums (Echium pininana) from the Canary Islands thrive in the garden at the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesClose-up of the blue flowers. Tall blue flower spikes of the tree echiums (Echium pininana) from the Canary Islands thrive in the garden at the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesTriangular slots in the stone walls were maybe for doves. triangular slots in the stone walls of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesAncient door.Ancient door in the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesA narrow window with a single candle. 
A narrow window in the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesIn the imperial chamber, all done up as if it was still the 11th century. Interior bedroom done up as if it was still the 11th century at Manorbier Castle in Wales

Upstairs.Interior of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesDownstairs.
Narrow passageway in the interior of the 11th century Manorbier Castle in WalesA twig heart in a window. A twig heart in a window at Manorbier Castle ruins in WalesPlayful illustrations on the interior walls display life at court c. 1350, with ‘women revealing their undergarments’.playful illustrations showing life in the late 11th century at Manorbier Castle in WalesJune 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.
Google map of the Pembrokeshire Coast in WalesMore on our 2016 trip to Wales and England.

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3 responses to “Manorbier Castle Ruins in Wales

  1. Very majestic and beautiful castle. I’m touched by the cross in the wall. And very lovely photos 📸

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