Caeriw

Following a fire in 1955 which destroyed a similar building in Pembroke, this tidal mill remains the only one of its kind in Wales. A mill of some kind has existed here since as early as 1542 but the present building dates from the early 19th century. One of the two mill wheels carries the date 1801. The term “French Mill”, often used about Carew, may be a reference to the use of French burr stones. It is hoped that the south wheel will at least be able to turn some of the auxiliary machinery on a regular basis in the future. Thanks to another contributor for some of the additional historic information.

Carew Castle hosted the Great Tournament, following Sir Rhys ap Thomas' appointment by Henry VII to the status of Knight of the Garter for his assistance in defeating Richard III at Bosworth Field. Recent archaeology has discovered evidence that a Celtic fort, possibly as early as the 8th century BC, existed many centuries before the castle was built. Gerald de Windsor, sheriff of Pembroke Castle, gained the land at Carew as part of the dowry on his marriage to Helen Nest, the daughter of the late Welsh king, Rhys ap Tewdwr. All that remains from the castle he built, in about 1100, is a wall from a tower, now part of the East Range. In the late 13th century Sir Nicholas Carew completely rebuilt the castle including the West Range with a new Great Hall flanked by two massive drum towers. Thanks to another contributor for some of the additional historic information.

An 11th century Celtic cross, one of the finest free-standing ancient stone crosses in the UK, erected to the memory of the last King of Dyfed (Maredydd ap Edwin, d.1035), although it may have been originally used to commemorate the gift of this land by Maredydd to The Church. An agreed translation for the abbreviated Latin inscription was reached only in the 1940s. (Additional historic information provided by Martin Evans - thanks. GN)

A 'water lane' or linear ford running west from the church.

Another view of the 'water lane' when in use by a farm vehicle. Fortunately there is a dry footpath at the side. The submerged part of the lane has alter been closed to traffic, see Link .

This is in the churchyard. It was built in the 14C for the deposit of exhumed bones, with a chapel on the upper floor. It was converted to a school in the 17C.

This view shows the Middle Gatehouse, built c.1500, and on the right the curved end of the Elizabethan North Range.

The castle was built on a hill. overlooking the estuary of the Carew River. The two massive corner towers were built in the early 14C, and were later adapted to form part of the Elizabethan mansion.

The entrance to Carew karting circuit from Sageston roundabout.

Looking from the truncated remains of the lane leading to the disused Pincheston Quarry. The lane opposite becomes Coal Lane.

From the edge of the site of the former Pincheston Quarry. Disused (and derelict) limekiln behind.

Now a private dwelling but retains plaque on the wall to the right stating its origins.

Near high tide. At low tide there is only a stream visible.

The taller (browning) vegetation running across (behind the top bar of the gate) marks the position of a (now dry) stream.