Tenby Castle remains is a Grade II* listed building in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 19 March 1951. Castle remains.

Tenby Castle remains

WRENN ID
grim-lantern-cream
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Country
Wales
Date first listed
19 March 1951
Type
Castle remains
Source
Cadw listing

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Description

The remains of Tenby Castle date back to the 13th century and are classified as fragmentary. Very little of the main outer wall across the neck of the headland remains, but a section can be seen to the north, near the 1904 lifeboat house, featuring arrowslits and a wall-walk. There is also a short length of wall on the south side next to the gate and barbican. A more fragmentary and heavily repaired section is located next to the museum, which is built into a medieval domestic building, likely the hall. The main entry is through a simple square gate in the curtain wall, which is protected by an impressive D-shaped barbican along the approach path. At the summit of Castle Hill, there is a small round watch tower that predates a square tower added to the west, both of which are medieval. The structures are made of rubble stone with various altered openings, and the square tower contains a newel staircase providing access to the roof. Remains of domestic buildings can be found on the landward side. Tenby Museum is listed separately.

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  1. Outbuilding on N side of beach approach Grade II 26 m
  2. Former Lifeboat House Grade II 31 m
  3. No 2 St Catherine's and area railings Grade II 36 m
  4. Tenby Museum Grade II 42 m
  5. St Catherine's House, including area railings Grade II 45 m
  6. The Prince Consort Memorial Grade II 52 m
  7. 2 Castle Square Grade II 53 m
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