Introduction
Monkton Old Hall and Vicarage has a compartmented and terraced garden in a fine position overlooking Pembroke Castle. The garden is associated with the medieval priory and parts probably date from this period, making them a rare example of a walled medieval garden.
The terraces probably date from the mid-19th century. The property was purchased in 1933 by Miss Muriel Thomson, gardening correspondent of the Everywoman magazine. After her death it was passed to the Landmark Trust.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Owners
Landmark Trust
Shottesbrooke, Maidenhead, SL6 3SW
- History
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Pembroke
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Dy)40(PEM)
- Grade: II*
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Monkton Old Hall
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Priory Church of St Nicholas
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: South retaining and garden wall to Monkton Old Hall
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: South west and south east churchyard walls to St Nicholas
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house is built in the style of a north French semi-fortified building. It was possibly a guest house for the adjacent Priory of St. Nicholas.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Wall
- Description: Substantial stone revetment wall on the south side of the garden.
- Wall
- Description: The garden is divided into small walled compartments. The walls are built of mortared rubble stone.
- Garden Terrace
- Description: There are several garden terraces, including a main terrace with a series of three terraces below it.
- Orchard
- Description: Old orchard, with a few fruit trees remaining.
- Steps
- Key Information
Type
Terraced Garden
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Principal Building
House
Period
Medieval (1066-1540)
Survival
Part: ground/below ground level remains
Hectares
0.2
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Pembroke
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 272
- Jones, F., {Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families} (Newport: Brawdy Books, 1996) 132
- Laws, E., {The History of Little England Beyond Wales} (London: George Bell & Sons, 1888) 119, 143
- Speed, J., {Map of Pembrokeshire} (London, 1610)