Llawhaden

But impressively located on high ground overlooking The Vale of the Eastern Cleddau.

The village of Llawhaden grew up around the castle which started life as a motte and bailey in the early 12th century. Known as a Landsker castle, Llawhaden was on the imaginary line that divided Norman south Pembrokeshire from the Welsh tribes in north Pembrokeshire. The castle looks like a castle but is instead a fortified bishop’s place and it was used a palace until the 16th century.

Features include the impressive shell of the gatehouse. The outer wall to the south side is fairly complete and includes a modern staircase to access the battlements for superb views. The inner keep is mostly grass but there are some rooms and partially vaulted undercrofts to explore.