Scoveston Fort, Milford Haven

Name: Scoveston Fort
Address: Milford Haven, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Milford Haven

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Scoveston Fort, on the northern shore of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, U.K. is a Grade II Listed Building which belongs to a series of forts built as part of the inner line of defence of the Haven following the Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom. Built on high ground to the north east of the town of Milford Haven, it commands excellent views of the surrounding countryside, and was the only fort around the Haven to be built inland. ()

Coordinates: 51°43'15"N, 4°58'39"W

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Milford Haven United Kingdom

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Scoveston Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pembroke Castle, St Nicholas & St John, Milford Haven Museum, Torch Theatre.

3.9 miSE
Fortress where Henry VII was born
Pembroke Castle, Pembroke
99 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.
3.9 miSE
Church
St Nicholas & St John, Pembroke
100 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas & St John, formerly the Priory Church of St Nicholas, is the parish church of Monkton, a village on the south bank of the Milford Haven Waterway, in south Pembrokeshire, Wales. The church's medieval origins link it to Monkton Priory, founded in the 11th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
2.7 miW
Specialty museum, Historical and heritage tours, History museum
Milford Haven Museum, Milford Haven
70 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.
2.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
69 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.
2.1 miSE
Bridge
Cleddau Bridge, Neyland
55 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.
3.6 miE
Forts and castles
Benton Castle, Lawrenny
91 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.
2.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Havens Head Retail Park, Milford Haven
71 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.
5.6 miW
Museum, Forts and castles
Chapel Bay Fort
144 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.
2.2 miW
Church
St Thomas à Becket Chapel, Milford Haven
56 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.
5.6 miSW
Beach
Freshwater West
144 min walk • Freshwater West is a beach near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire in West Wales. It lies along the B4319 road and is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Freshwater West, noted for its strong waves and currents, is one of Wales' top surfing locations. The Castlemartin MOD firing range is located nearby.
2.3 miSE
51°41'35"N • 4°56'57"W
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, Pembroke Dock
58 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Specialty museum