Clarbeston

Settlement in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Clarbeston

Farm entrance Leading to Spring Hill and Summers Hill. — Farm entrance Credit: Alan Hughes

Clarbeston is a small village located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting.

The village is home to a population of around 500 people and has a rich history that dates back many centuries. It was once an important agricultural center and evidence of this can still be seen in the surrounding farmland and fields. Today, Clarbeston retains its rural charm and is largely residential, with a few small businesses serving the local community.

Despite its small size, Clarbeston benefits from good transport links. The village is served by a train station, which provides regular services to nearby towns and cities. It is also conveniently located near major road networks, making it easily accessible by car.

Clarbeston boasts a strong sense of community, with various events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a community hall, and a church, which all contribute to the social fabric of the area.

For those seeking outdoor pursuits, Clarbeston is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is just a short distance away, offering picturesque landscapes, walking trails, and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

In conclusion, Clarbeston is a charming and peaceful village in Pembrokeshire, Wales. With its rural setting, strong sense of community, and proximity to nature, it is an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle.

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Clarbeston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.855541/-4.836595 or Grid Reference SN0421. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm entrance

Leading to Spring Hill and Summers Hill.

Alan Hughes

Field gateway

Footpath to New Mill.

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St Martinâs Church, Clarbeston

Alan Hughes

Old bridge over stream

Near Deep Ford.

Alan Hughes

Railway Cottage

Fine-looking house alongside the railway line at Deepford Lane. But beware of the yappy dogs!

Alan Hughes

Railway bridge at Deepford Lane

Alan Hughes

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of St Martin's Church. It marks a point 69.531m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of Carmel Chapel. It marks a point 72.396m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Boundary Stone

This BS can be found on the north side of the road on Pont

Adrian Dust

View over Deepford Brook valley, Clarbeston

Little is now visible of the track that gave access to the dozen or so smallholdings that used to exist on the enclosed Clarbeston moor. At the bottom is Deepford Brook, the southern boundary of Clarbeston.

Dylan Moore

Parish Church, Clarbeston

Dedicated to St Martin of Tours. The name Clarbeston can be explained in an early (1230) reference to it: "ecclesia Sti. Martini de villa Clarenbaldi"; Clarenbald was a Flemish name, and the dedication to the military saint indicates that he was more a fighter than a farmer. The Welsh name of the parish, Treglarbes, is simply a translation of the English. Clarbeston is south of the Landsker, which here follows the Afon Syfni.

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Porch: Clarbeston parish church

The base of the tower is fenced off due to falling masonry, and this temporary structure protects those using the only door. The church was re-built on the ancient site in 1841, and is now not in good shape.

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Carmel Particular Baptist chapel, Clarbeston

The original chapel on this site was built in 1804, but this building was completed in 1874.

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The Green, Clarbeston

Clarbeston used to have an open village green, ringed by cottages. To the left is Clarbeston farm house, and to the right is the smithy.

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Meadow in the Syfni valley, Clarbeston

Syfni is the local pronunciation of the river name, and is the spelling in some, but not all, OS maps. More literary variants are Syfynwy, Syfynfi, Syfnau. The name is derived from the same Celtic name (Sumina) as the Somme in France. The river for some distance marks the traditional Landsker or language boundary, English on this side and Welsh on the other. It also marked the boundary in the Hundred of Dungleddy between the Marcher barons' land to the south and west and the bishop's lands to the north and east.

Dylan Moore

Stepaside Bridge, Clarbeston

The bridge crosses the Afon Syfni, and gets its name from what used to be a pub on the far side. Syfni is the local pronunciation of the river name, and is the spelling in some, but not all, OS maps. More literary variants are Syfynwy, Syfynfi, Syfnau. The name is derived from the same Celtic name (Sumina) as the Somme in France. The river for some distance marks the traditional Landsker or language boundary, English on this side and Welsh on the other. It also marked the boundary in the Hundred of Dungleddy between the Marcher barons' land to the south and west and the bishop's lands to the north and east.

Dylan Moore