Introduction
The medieval tower house is reached via a lodge and a planted drive through the former parkland. The walled garden was in existence by 1875. The pleasure gardens consist of terreces below the house, arboretum and lawns, and a dell. The latter two areas have a fine collection of plants, most of which were planted from 1927.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01646 689996Website
https://www.uptoncastle.comAccess contact details
The gardens are open daily between April and October. See: http://www.uptoncastle.co.uk/v...
Directions
The site is four miles east of Pembroke, off the A477 between Carmarthen and Pembroke.
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- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Dy)45(PEM)
- Grade: II
National Park
- Reference: Pembrokeshire Coast
Features
- Castle (featured building)
- Description: The castle is dominated by the three round towers at the entrance.
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- Boundary Wall
- Description: Walled garden to the east of the site.
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- Pond
- Description: Small pond by the drive.
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- Planting
- Description: The Dell.
- Tree Feature
- Description: Arboretum.
- Garden Terrace
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
25
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) 322 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- Colt-Hoare, R., {Caldey Priory, two drawings} (1800) Caldey Priory, two drawings
- Owen, G. {The description of Pembrokeshire} (Llandysul: Gomer, 1603, reprinted 1994) 112-3 The description of Pembrokeshire