Introduction
The castle dates from around 1300, and has been altered many times. There is extensive parkland to the north of the castle with informal gardens and woodland walks (dating from around 1800) surrounding it. To the west is a fine walled pleasure garden and utilitarian garden to the east.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
https://www.pictoncastle.co.ukAccess contact details
The site is open to the public. Days and times vary seasonally. See: http://www.pictoncastle.co.uk/...
Directions
The site is signposted off the A40, approximately 3 miles east of Haverfordwest.
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Dy)42(PEM)
- Grade: II*
National Park
- Reference: Pembrokeshire Coast
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: Mount (Pe 277)
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Gates, piers and railings at north entrance lodges
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: North wing and entrance yard
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Picton Castle
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Raised terrace at east entrance
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Stables and coach house
- Grade: II
Features
- Castle (featured building)
- Description: The present castle was probably built by Sir John Wogan in about 1300. It has been much altered, especially from 1740 onwards. A new wing was added in 1790.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Stable Block
- Description: This is the old stable courtyard.
- Latest Date:
- Drive
- Description: There are several drives, but the main drive through the park has altered little since the 18th century.
- Artificial Mound
- Summerhouse
- Pond
- Description: Circular pond.
- Ha-ha
- Fountain
- Fishpond
- Kitchen Garden
- Description: Walled kitchen garden.
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
110
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Slebech
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 278 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- Whittle, E., {The Historic Gardens of Wales} (Cardiff: CADW, 1992) 26, 33, 38, 43, 49, 52 The historic gardens of Wales : an introduction to parks and gardens in the history of Wales
- Jones, F., {Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families} (Newport: Brawdy Books, 1996) 169-70 Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families
- Lewis, T., {Plan of Picton castle demesne} (1773) Plan of Picton castle demesne
- {Tithe Award Survey and Schedule of Apportionments, Slebech} (1830) Tithe Award Survey and Schedule of Apportionments, Slebech
- Nicholas Pearson Associates {Picton Castle Historic Landscape Survey/Restoration Plan} (2000) Picton Castle Historic Landscape Survey/Restoration Plan