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Mire

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Pembrokeshire

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Mire

Eastern Cleddau near Millin Point On a grey and wet Saturday morning.
Eastern Cleddau near Millin Point Credit: Deborah Tilley

Mire, Pembrokeshire, is a picturesque coastal marsh and saltings located in southwest Wales. Spanning an area of approximately 5 square kilometers, it is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. Mire is situated between the towns of Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock, making it easily accessible to visitors.

The marshland is characterized by its flat terrain, consisting of a mix of saltwater and freshwater habitats. It is dominated by a network of shallow channels and mudflats, which are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. The saltmarsh vegetation includes common reed, sea lavender, sea aster, and saltmarsh grasses, providing an ideal habitat for a variety of bird species.

Mire is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for wildlife conservation. It supports a wide range of bird species, including wintering waders such as curlews, redshanks, and dunlins. The marshland also attracts migratory birds, including Brent geese and teal, during the autumn and winter months.

Besides its ecological significance, Mire offers visitors a chance to explore its tranquil surroundings and enjoy outdoor activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and photography. The marshland is intersected by several footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to experience its beauty up close. It also provides opportunities for educational visits and research, contributing to the understanding and conservation of coastal ecosystems.

Overall, Mire, Pembrokeshire, is a captivating coastal marsh and saltings that offers a unique and rewarding experience for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking a peaceful escape in a stunning natural setting.

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Mire Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.774746/-4.8763766 or Grid Reference SN0112. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eastern Cleddau near Millin Point On a grey and wet Saturday morning.
Eastern Cleddau near Millin Point
On a grey and wet Saturday morning.
Off Millin Point Looking to the convergence of the Eastern and Western Cleddau.
Off Millin Point
Looking to the convergence of the Eastern and Western Cleddau.
Looking to Picton Point from Millin Point On a wet and grey March morning.
Looking to Picton Point from Millin Point
On a wet and grey March morning.
Landshipping from across the river
Landshipping from across the river
Castle Lake Camp Detritus left behind at Castle Lake Camp, a promontory fort overlooking the Eastern Cleddau.
Castle Lake Camp
Detritus left behind at Castle Lake Camp, a promontory fort overlooking the Eastern Cleddau.
Pasture north of Crafty Wood On the Picton estate
Pasture north of Crafty Wood
On the Picton estate
Woods at Rigan Pill Taken from the water's edge at Crafty Woods across the river Cleddau.
Woods at Rigan Pill
Taken from the water's edge at Crafty Woods across the river Cleddau.
Picton Castle - South Elevation The castle was built around 1300 by Sir John Wogan, Justice of Ireland. His descendants, the Philipps family still live here (see Baron Milford). The layout is unusual because there is no internal courtyard. Protection was provided by seven projecting circular towers. The gate and portcullis led directly into the basement under the great hall. Baron Philipps had the west tower demolished in the early 19th century and replaced it with the four-storey rectangular castellated block on this corner. Castle - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picton_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picton_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Baron Milford - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Milford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Milford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Picton Castle - South Elevation
The castle was built around 1300 by Sir John Wogan, Justice of Ireland. His descendants, the Philipps family still live here (see Baron Milford). The layout is unusual because there is no internal courtyard. Protection was provided by seven projecting circular towers. The gate and portcullis led directly into the basement under the great hall. Baron Philipps had the west tower demolished in the early 19th century and replaced it with the four-storey rectangular castellated block on this corner. Castle - LinkExternal link Baron Milford - LinkExternal link
Picton Castle - North Elevation The origins of the castle are unclear, but it probably started when Henry I in 1108 attempted to exercise control over west Wales and may have built a castle nearby (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1232817">SN0113 : Picton Motte Dungledi</a> ). By the end of the 13th century the castle was owned by Wogan, baron of Wiston, who built the present castle. The estate passed via marriage to the Dwnn family and eventually to Sir Thomas Philipps of Cilsant, esquire to Henry VII, in the late 15th century. In 1611, James I raised money for the Irish campaigns by selling baronetcies and Sir John Philipps bought one for £1,095! In 1776 Sir Richard Philipps was created Lord Milford. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the Philipps family was the most powertful in Pembrokshire, owning vast estates and becoming the local lord lieutenants and MPs. The castle is now owned by the Picton Castle Trust.
Picton Castle - North Elevation
The origins of the castle are unclear, but it probably started when Henry I in 1108 attempted to exercise control over west Wales and may have built a castle nearby (see SN0113 : Picton Motte Dungledi ). By the end of the 13th century the castle was owned by Wogan, baron of Wiston, who built the present castle. The estate passed via marriage to the Dwnn family and eventually to Sir Thomas Philipps of Cilsant, esquire to Henry VII, in the late 15th century. In 1611, James I raised money for the Irish campaigns by selling baronetcies and Sir John Philipps bought one for £1,095! In 1776 Sir Richard Philipps was created Lord Milford. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the Philipps family was the most powertful in Pembrokshire, owning vast estates and becoming the local lord lieutenants and MPs. The castle is now owned by the Picton Castle Trust.
Picton Castle - Courtyard The courtyard is to the north of the castle and houses the main entrance, shop and tea rooms for visitors.
Picton Castle - Courtyard
The courtyard is to the north of the castle and houses the main entrance, shop and tea rooms for visitors.
Picton Castle Garden The woodland gardens at Picton cover some 40 acres and the mild climate allows a wide variety of planting. The woodland is mainly oak, chestnut and beech, under-planted with rhododendrons and many unusual shrubs. There are many avenues, including one of Chilean flame trees which have bright red flowers in June. There is a bluebell walk in Spring. The castle-shaped hedge maze is now fully-grown and is fun to explore. The walled garden (seen here) has a fish pond at its centre.
Picton Castle Garden
The woodland gardens at Picton cover some 40 acres and the mild climate allows a wide variety of planting. The woodland is mainly oak, chestnut and beech, under-planted with rhododendrons and many unusual shrubs. There are many avenues, including one of Chilean flame trees which have bright red flowers in June. There is a bluebell walk in Spring. The castle-shaped hedge maze is now fully-grown and is fun to explore. The walled garden (seen here) has a fish pond at its centre.
Cow's legs at Picton Castle An original idea for a sculpture at Picton Castle
Cow's legs at Picton Castle
An original idea for a sculpture at Picton Castle
Gardner's "office" at Picton Castle This and the other buildings run on the north wall outside what once would have been the kitchen garden
Gardner's "office" at Picton Castle
This and the other buildings run on the north wall outside what once would have been the kitchen garden
Inside the walled garden at Picton Castle This is the old kitchen garden and shows the south facing wall
Inside the walled garden at Picton Castle
This is the old kitchen garden and shows the south facing wall
Picton Castle Carreg-las Morris Dancers in Court yard of Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Carreg-las Morris Dancers in Court yard of Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Looking across the Cleddau Just below the car park
Looking across the Cleddau
Just below the car park
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Mire is located at Grid Ref: SN0112 (Lat: 51.774746, Lng: -4.8763766)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Crafty Wood Mire Fish Pond Wood Rigan Pill

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