Be there: Monkton Priory Interior, Pembrokeshire in glorious VR
The church reads like an archaeological record - full of layers of history.
Almost as good as being there...
The church reads like an archaeological record - full of layers of history.
The castle has been owned by the Carew family for over 900 years and originates in the C11th with later Elizabethan editions. There is evidence of an iron age defensive site before that.
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales is anchored by the castle and parish church opposite. King Henry VII was born here at the castle.
Surely one of the marvels of the late medieval world? The Great Screen was completed in 1476 and forms the backdrop (reredos) to the altar.
We're inside a medieval building with panelled walls - the scene is part way through the installation of a traditional ceiling with decorative ribwork and motifs.
The church is a wonderful example of C15th-C16th perpendicular architecture and, in the early morning light, presents itself like a richly inlaid jewellery box.
The views are exquisite. Every architect, town planner, developer should climb the tower at Ludlow and absorb the view into memory.
The room was originally used by the church deacons and then became a library. It has patterned floral decoration on the walls.
This C13th chapel (which may have foundations dating back to the C6th) sits cockled to the limestone cliffs of St. Govan's Head in Pembrokeshire.