Ysgubor Gaer

Heritage Site in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Ysgubor Gaer

Llanwnwr from Garn Fawr This ancient maerdref is part of the large parish of Llanwnda, but probably represents an early separate parish.  There is another "Llan" to the south (Llanferran) but this is less likely to have been a religious site.  Beyond is the Rosslare-Fishguard ferry.
Llanwnwr from Garn Fawr Credit: Dylan Moore

Ysgubor Gaer is a historic heritage site located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is an ancient stone barn that dates back to the 13th century and is considered an important architectural and historical landmark in the region.

The structure of Ysgubor Gaer is made of local stone, and it features a traditional Welsh design with a thatched roof. The barn is rectangular in shape and has a spacious interior, which was originally used for storing agricultural produce and livestock. The walls are thick and sturdy, showcasing the craftsmanship of the medieval builders.

The barn is situated within close proximity to Gaer Fawr, an Iron Age hillfort, which adds to its historical significance. The site provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of the area and experience the rural lifestyle of the past.

Ysgubor Gaer has been well-preserved over the years and is now open to the public as a museum and educational center. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of the barn and its importance to the local community. There are also exhibits showcasing traditional farming practices and tools used in the past.

The site offers guided tours, educational programs, and various events throughout the year to engage visitors of all ages. It is a popular destination for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and those interested in Welsh culture. Ysgubor Gaer stands as a testament to the region's rich history and serves as a valuable resource for preserving and promoting Welsh heritage.

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Ysgubor Gaer Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.005/-5.067 or Grid Reference SM8938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llanwnwr from Garn Fawr This ancient maerdref is part of the large parish of Llanwnda, but probably represents an early separate parish.  There is another "Llan" to the south (Llanferran) but this is less likely to have been a religious site.  Beyond is the Rosslare-Fishguard ferry.
Llanwnwr from Garn Fawr
This ancient maerdref is part of the large parish of Llanwnda, but probably represents an early separate parish. There is another "Llan" to the south (Llanferran) but this is less likely to have been a religious site. Beyond is the Rosslare-Fishguard ferry.
Roadside cottage near Strumble Head Carreg Lwyd. The other side is painted pink.
Roadside cottage near Strumble Head
Carreg Lwyd. The other side is painted pink.
Coastal marsh near Strumble Head This small valley drains down into a marsh above the rocky coastline with tall reed beds and a silent, unspoilt air.
Coastal marsh near Strumble Head
This small valley drains down into a marsh above the rocky coastline with tall reed beds and a silent, unspoilt air.
Llanwnwr  Farm View of Llanwnwr Farm across the fields from the road between Strumble Head and Tresinwen.
Llanwnwr Farm
View of Llanwnwr Farm across the fields from the road between Strumble Head and Tresinwen.
Track to Llanwnwr This shows the start of the long track to Llanwnwr, taken from the minor road between Pontiago and Strumble Head.
Track to Llanwnwr
This shows the start of the long track to Llanwnwr, taken from the minor road between Pontiago and Strumble Head.
Looking towards Garn Fawr
Looking towards Garn Fawr
A stretch of dry stone wall Can find no name for the hill on the other side
A stretch of dry stone wall
Can find no name for the hill on the other side
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path near March Bach
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path near March Bach
Coastal path leading towards Strumble Head Strumble Head lighthouse is clearly visible nearly a mile away.  But note the sea mist drifting inland.
Coastal path leading towards Strumble Head
Strumble Head lighthouse is clearly visible nearly a mile away. But note the sea mist drifting inland.
Llanwnwr, a farm near to Strumble Head The traditional site of St Gynyr's chapel and of the recorded medieval settlement of 'Llanuonhour'.
Llanwnwr, a farm near to Strumble Head
The traditional site of St Gynyr's chapel and of the recorded medieval settlement of 'Llanuonhour'.
Dinas Mawr from the coast path
Dinas Mawr from the coast path
Rocky outcrop on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path View towards Dinas Mawr
Rocky outcrop on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
View towards Dinas Mawr
Footpath to Trefasser
Footpath to Trefasser
Defunct military building above Porth Maenmelyn
Defunct military building above Porth Maenmelyn
Milk churn stand Milk churn stand by the entrance to Tan-y-mynydd. Stumble Head lighthouse can be seen in the distance.
Milk churn stand
Milk churn stand by the entrance to Tan-y-mynydd. Stumble Head lighthouse can be seen in the distance.
Pwll Deri and the coast beyond, looking westward
Pwll Deri and the coast beyond, looking westward
Pwll Deri and memorial to Dewi Emrys Dewi Emrys (David Emrys James, 1881-1952) was a poet, working in the local North Pembrokeshire dialect of Welsh.  His poem "Pwll Deri" celebrates this precise landscape; his memorial here carries the couplet "A THINA'R MEDDILIE SY'N DWAD ICHI / PAN FOCH CHI'N ISHTE UWCHBEN PWLLDERI" ("And these are the thoughts that come to you / When you sit above Pwllderi").  
For more details of Dewi Emrys, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewi_Emrys" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewi_Emrys">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> (Welsh) or <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-JAME-EMR-1881.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-JAME-EMR-1881.html">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> (English).
For more details of the monument, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/11630/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/11630/">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>.
Pwll Deri and memorial to Dewi Emrys
Dewi Emrys (David Emrys James, 1881-1952) was a poet, working in the local North Pembrokeshire dialect of Welsh. His poem "Pwll Deri" celebrates this precise landscape; his memorial here carries the couplet "A THINA'R MEDDILIE SY'N DWAD ICHI / PAN FOCH CHI'N ISHTE UWCHBEN PWLLDERI" ("And these are the thoughts that come to you / When you sit above Pwllderi"). For more details of Dewi Emrys, see LinkExternal link (Welsh) or LinkExternal link (English). For more details of the monument, see LinkExternal link.
Field gate with a view near Llanferran Entrance to the field from the minor road near Llanferran. The Strumble VOR/DME aviation navigational aid can just be seen in the distance. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1497633">SM9137 : The Strumble VOR</a>
Field gate with a view near Llanferran
Entrance to the field from the minor road near Llanferran. The Strumble VOR/DME aviation navigational aid can just be seen in the distance. SM9137 : The Strumble VOR
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Ysgubor Gaer is located at Grid Ref: SM8938 (Lat: 52.005, Lng: -5.067)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.005,-5.067
Garn Fawr
Ele: 213
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.0083022/-5.0673859
Ele: 213
Man Made: survey_point
Survey Point Structure: pillar
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 52.0083141/-5.0673266
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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