Benton Fault, Johnston

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The Benton Fault is a geological fault in southern Pembrokeshire in Wales that was active as a normal fault during the deposition of the Old Red Sandstone during the Devonian period, forming a thick half graben. During the Carboniferous, the Benton Fault was strongly inverted as part of the Variscan Orogeny. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'0"N, 4°59'24"W

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Johnston United Kingdom

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Benton Fault – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haverfordwest Town Museum, County of Pembroke War Memorial, Haverfordwest Castle, St Mary's Church.

3.7 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
Haverfordwest Town Museum, Haverfordwest
96 min walk • Haverfordwest Museum is a local history and heritage museum in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Collections include local and social history, the history of the castle, and a selection of local art.
3.8 miN
Memorial
County of Pembroke War Memorial, Haverfordwest
96 min walk • The County of Pembroke War Memorial is a county war memorial in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was erected in 1921 in Pembrokeshire's county town, Haverfordwest, to commemorate the county's fallen of World War I. It is a Grade II listed structure.
3.7 miN
Forts and castles
Haverfordwest Castle, Haverfordwest
96 min walk • Haverfordwest Castle is a castle located in the town centre at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, south Wales, located in a naturally defensive position at the end of a strong, isolated ridge. The castle was established during Norman times in 1120 but much of the architecture remaining today is dated to 1290.
3.6 miN
51°48'4"N • 4°58'19"W
St Mary's Church, Haverfordwest
93 min walk • Church
3.4 miSW
Specialty museum, Historical and heritage tours, History museum
Milford Haven Museum, Milford Haven
86 min walk • Milford Haven Museum is a maritime and heritage museum in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Opened in 1991, it has a heavy focus on the maritime history of the town, with exhibitions which explore the fishing and oil industries in the area.
3.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
84 min walk • The Torch Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre in Milford Haven, Wales. Established in 1977, it is one of only three building-based producing theatres in the whole of Wales. The initial concept was a small community enterprise, linked with a Further Education centre in the adjacent building.
3.9 miSE
Bridge
Cleddau Bridge, Neyland
99 min walk • The Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire, Wales, carries the A477 road over the River Cleddau between Neyland and Pembroke Dock. Errors in the box girder design caused the collapse during construction in 1970. The bridge became operational during 1975.
4.3 miE
Forts and castles
Benton Castle, Lawrenny
110 min walk • Benton Castle is a small fortification in the community of Burton, Pembrokeshire, Wales, now in use as a private house, in a wooded area overlooking the Cleddau river.
3.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Havens Head Retail Park, Milford Haven
83 min walk • Havens Head Retail Park is a retail park located in Milford Haven, Wales. Opened in 1998, it is situated centrally between Milford town and Hakin in Hubberston Pill, adjacent to the railway station. It occupies a previously industrial area, the site of a former Jewson branch.
6.2 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles
Chapel Bay Fort
159 min walk • Chapel Bay Fort is located on the southern shore of the Milford Haven Waterway, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The fort is approximately 1 mile from the village of Angle.
3.1 miSW
Church
St Thomas à Becket Chapel, Milford Haven
80 min walk • St Thomas à Becket Chapel is a Grade II listed building situated in the town of Milford Haven. It was constructed in 1180 and dedicated to St Thomas Becket. It commanded fine views of the Haven estuary, situated on the north bank in open space.