The Observatory is a Grade II* listed building in the Pembrokeshire local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 3 June 1964. Observatory.
The Observatory
- WRENN ID
- sharp-nave-frost
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Pembrokeshire
- Country
- Wales
- Date first listed
- 3 June 1964
- Type
- Observatory
- Source
- Cadw listing
Description
Rubble stone octagonal observatory with upper part vaulted and slit for telescope openings, the segments of the vault now free-standing leaving a top opening of some 8 feet diameter. Two segments have collapsed inwards. The inner vaulting was of brick. Original ground floor has arched entry with cut stone arch, and circular interior with remains of ceiling vaulting.
Low single storey outbuildings to W, E and N in rubble stone, that to left with one door and plain stone voussoirs to head, that to right has short recessed section with arched doorway and then blank arched panel in main part. Rear of this section has one arched window and corresponding door in recess. N rear wing is altered.
Scheduled Ancient Monument: Pe 387
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