Benton Castle, Lawrenny

Name: Benton Castle
Address: Lawrenny, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Lawrenny

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°43'43"N, 4°53'44"W

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Lawrenny United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Pembroke Castle, Carew Castle, Carew Tidal Mill, Picton Castle.

3.7 miS
Fortress where Henry VII was born
Pembroke Castle, Pembroke
95 min walk • Pembroke Castle is a medieval castle in the centre of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in Wales. The castle was the original family seat of the Earldom of Pembroke. A Grade I listed building since 1951, it underwent major restoration during the early 20th century.
3.5 miSE
Ruined castle overlooking a tidal inlet
Carew Castle, Lawrenny
89 min walk • Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The famous Carew family, who take their name from this site, still own the castle and lease it to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for administration.
3.3 miSE
Watermill
Carew Tidal Mill, Lawrenny
84 min walk • Carew Tidal Mill, also called the French Mill, is a corn mill in Pembrokeshire, Wales, powered by tidal water. It was built around 1801 just west of Carew Castle, and replaced a much older mill in the same location.
3.9 miN
Garden, Museum, History museum
Picton Castle, Haverfordwest
99 min walk • Picton Castle is a medieval castle near Haverfordwest in the community of Uzmaston, Boulston and Slebech, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Originally built at the end of the 13th century by a Flemish knight, it later came into the hands of Sir John Wogan.
5.2 miNE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Speed: No Limits
133 min walk • Speed: No Limits is a roller coaster at Oakwood Theme Park, Pembrokeshire, UK. It is a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter and contains a 90° chain lift hill and a 97° first drop.
3.7 miS
Church
St Mary's Church, Pembroke
96 min walk • St Mary the Virgin is a church located in the town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. The church is in the Diocese of St David's within the Church in Wales, and members of the Anglican Communion.
2.3 miSW
Bridge
Cleddau Bridge, Neyland
58 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.
2 miSE
Church
Upton Chapel, Lawrenny
51 min walk • Upton Chapel, close by Upton Castle, near Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, is dedicated to Saint Giles and is a Grade I listed building. Dating from the 12th or 13th century, it consists of a small nave and chancel.
2 miSE
Forts and castles
Upton Castle, Tenby
51 min walk • Upton Castle is a 13th-century castle or fortified manor house with an associated chapel, located near Cosheston, Pembrokeshire in Wales. Although in private ownership, the gardens are open to the public.
3.4 miSW
51°41'35"N • 4°56'57"W
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, Pembroke Dock
86 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Specialty museum
3 miE
Forts and castles
Cresswell Castle, Lawrenny
76 min walk • Cresswell Castle is a castle half a mile north of the village of Cresswell Quay, Pembrokeshire, west Wales. It is situated on the banks of the River Cresswell in what is currently private land. The buildings were originally a 13th-century stone fortified manorial complex, founded by the Augustinian Priory of Haverfordwest.