Mathry Basecamp

Heritage Site in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Mathry Basecamp

Shopping in Mathry This building used to be the general stores and Post Office, selling basic foodstuffs, ironmongery and petrol amongst a wide range of items necessary in a village serving a wide and rural area. When we used it whilst on holiday it was just as Ceridwen says in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/305401">SM8732 : Mathry General Stores</a> but that would have been in the 1980s and occasional tourists are not enough sustenance these days.
So sadly this is now closed as the sign in the shop door says, but the village is still left with school, church, chapel, an excellent pub and a woodturners&#039; shop.
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2532906">SM8732 : Post box, Mathry</a>. — Shopping in Mathry Credit: Adrian Platt

Mathry Basecamp is a historic site located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a unique heritage site that played a significant role during World War II. Situated on the picturesque landscape of Mathry, the basecamp served as a training ground for military personnel during the war.

The basecamp consists of a series of buildings and structures that were used for accommodation, training, and administration purposes. These include barracks, mess halls, training grounds, and storage facilities. The architecture of the buildings reflects the military style prevalent during the era.

During World War II, Mathry Basecamp was primarily used by the British Army and the Home Guard. It provided a crucial training ground for soldiers, preparing them for combat and equipping them with necessary skills. The basecamp also served as a strategic location for planning military operations and coordinating efforts.

Today, Mathry Basecamp stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who trained there. The site has been preserved as a heritage site, allowing visitors to explore and learn about its historical significance. Guided tours are available, providing insight into the daily life of soldiers during the war and the training exercises they underwent.

Mathry Basecamp offers a unique opportunity to experience and understand the impact of World War II on Pembrokeshire's history. It serves as a reminder of the bravery of those who fought and trained in this historic location.

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Mathry Basecamp Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.948/-5.093 or Grid Reference SM8732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shopping in Mathry

This building used to be the general stores and Post Office, selling basic foodstuffs, ironmongery and petrol amongst a wide range of items necessary in a village serving a wide and rural area. When we used it whilst on holiday it was just as Ceridwen says in SM8732 : Mathry General Stores but that would have been in the 1980s and occasional tourists are not enough sustenance these days. So sadly this is now closed as the sign in the shop door says, but the village is still left with school, church, chapel, an excellent pub and a woodturners' shop. See also SM8732 : Post box, Mathry.

Adrian Platt

Post box, Mathry

This King George VI post box is in the wall of the now defunct shop and post office SM8732 : Shopping in Mathry in Mathry. Royal Mail still collect from it on a daily basis.

Adrian Platt

A487 southwest of Mathri

Stuart Logan

Narrow road to Felin Dwarch

Beyond the entrance to Morfa Farm, is the narrow single track road with high hedge banks heading for Felin Dwarch and Duffryn Dwarch, which is unsuitable for long vehicles.

Martyn Harries

Centre of Mathry

The church and churchyard surrounded by a stone wall mark the centre of the village. Opposite the entrance to the church is the telephone box and former village shop.

Martyn Harries

Church of the Holy Martyrs, Mathry, Pembrokeshire

Alan Thomas

A487 near Trewallter Farm

Colin Pyle

A487 at Mathry junction

Colin Pyle

A487/B4331 junction near Mathry

Colin Pyle

Holy Martyrs Church at Mathry

Peter Wood

The Cove of Pwllstrodur

Pwllstrodur is a deserted pebble beach cove at the end of a steep little valley.

Tony Atkin

Paths to Aber Mawr

Hugh Venables

Bridleway to Aber Mawr

Hugh Venables

Ruin near Abermawr

A ruin by the road between St. Nicholas and Mathry, near the road junction for Felin Dwrach. The ruin was a cottage known as Parc-y-Nole Water, which has not been occupied since the mid 20th century.

Martyn Harries

Creaigiau geirwon / Jagged rocks

Creigiau geirwon ger Pwllstrodur. Jagged rocks at Pwllstrodur (trans. saddle pool).

Alan Richards

Ger Coed Pen yr Allt / Near Pen yr Allt Wood

Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr cyhoeddes ger Coed Pen yr Allt. Walkers following a public footpath near Pen yr Allt Wood (trans. top of the wooded hillside).

Alan Richards

Llwybr Ceffyl Cwnc-haidd / Cnwc-haidd bridleway

Darn o lwybr ceffyl gwylyb yn arwain o Gnwc-haidd tuag at bentre Mathri. A section of wet bridleway heading from Cwnc-haidd (trans. barley hillock) in the direction Mathry village.

Alan Richards