The eastern bank of the upper reaches of The Daugleddau has a very quiet rural atmosphere with several sleepy villages surrounded by oak woods and fields. Although inland, most of this area is part of The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
In Tudor days the village was a trading place with an estimated 12 households. Many cargoes were brought by barge from Cresswell Quay and Landshipping, and re-loaded at Lawrenny.
The Cricket Club was founded in 1894/95, but cricket ceased during the First World War. The first attempt at putting the team back together was in 1918 when they travelled to Cosheston and were all out for 13!
A marine air base was established at Lawrenny Quay during the Second World War. This became the permanent home for 764 Squadron and its fleet of ‘Walrus’ seaplanes, with up to 15 planes sometimes being moored on the river between Lawrenny and Coedcanlas.
Martletwy, Landshipping & Lawrenny
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