Roch Castle, 12th-century castle in Nolton and Roch, Wales, GB.
Roch Castle stands on a volcanic rock formation at 115 meters above sea level with thick stone walls and defensive towers in Pembrokeshire.
Norman knight Adam de Rupe built this strategic fortification in 1195 to protect the Landsker line between English and Welsh territories.
The castle witnessed the birth of Lucy Walter, who later became mother to James, Duke of Monmouth, through her relationship with King Charles II.
The castle contains six bedrooms with private bathrooms, a glass-walled observation room, and offers views across St Davids Peninsula.
The castle served as a military garrison during the English Civil War until Parliamentary forces captured and burned it in 1644.
Location: Nolton and Roch
Elevation above the sea: 114.6 m
GPS coordinates: 51.84911,-5.07890
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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