Introduction
The walled garden associated with The Abbey originated in the 16th century, but includes several subsequent phases. The formal gardens and parkland associated with The Castle were started in 1833, but the nearby walled garden may incorporate part of The Hill. The building was in hospital use from 1923-1978, and is now holiday apartments.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Dy)23(PEM)
- Grade: II
National Park
- Reference: Pembrokeshire Coast
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: House
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The external structure is rendered. There is a square block of two storeys and a raised block of three storeys in the centre.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Garden Building
- Description: Ruins of the Abbey.
- Stable Block
- Description: Stone-built, two storey building, probably contemporary with the Castle.
- Garden Terrace
- Kitchen Garden
- Description: Walled kitchen garden.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
30
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 292 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- Whittle, E., {The Historic Gardens of Wales} (Cardiff: CADW, 1992) 15 The historic gardens of Wales : an introduction to parks and gardens in the history of Wales
- {St. Bride's Castle, Tithe Map and Schedule of Apportionments} (1839) St. Bride's Castle, Tithe Map and Schedule of Apportionments