Cresswell Castle Mansion

In the community of Martletwy.
In the historic county of Pembrokeshire (Modern authority of Pembrokeshire, preserved county of Dyfed).

Cresswell Castle was originally C13 stone fortified manorial complex, founded by the Augustinian Priory of Haverfordwest. Built to defend the highest navigable point of the River Cresswell, the curtain wall is flanked on the angles by vaulted towers, with the largest being built as a dovecote. In 1553, the Barlows of Slebech converted the fortress into a manor house, with stables, fish-ponds and a garden. Ruins in dense vegetation of rectangular building 30 ft. x 40 ft. Possibly 16th century. Round turret at each corner. Possibly of C13 origins. Castle-like structure, probable home of Barlows, said to have produced medieval tiles. Remarkably like Ruperra, and reminiscent of the towered formal gardens. Garden 'stretched beyond the north wall [castle], an almost square enclosure with a pleasant river frontage.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.
This site is a N/K listed building protected by law*.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SN04930704

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