Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
5952
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
14/05/1970  
Date of Amendment
08/12/1995  
Name of Property
The Old Pound  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire  
Community
Castlemartin  
Town
 
Locality
Castlemartin  
Easting
191553  
Northing
198327  
Street Side
 
Location
At the E end of the village of Castlemartin.  

Description


Broad Class
Agriculture and Subsistence  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
Circular pound for stray cattle, built in 1780. Restored in 1972 by Pembroke Rural District Council. Uncoursed rubble masonry walls, 1.8 m high, with rubble coping. Approximately 13 m diameter. The interior now laid out as a public garden with paths, shrubs and seats. Wooden gate. Fine example of this type of structure, in an area noted for its cattle farming. References: RCAHM photographs and notes Dyfed Arch. Trust: S&M PRN 4680  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
 

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