Albro Castle, Victorian workhouse in St Dogmaels, Wales
Albro Castle is a stone building in St Dogmaels, Wales, featuring three parallel ranges connected by a central spine and four open courtyards with Tudor-style chimneys and casement windows. The two-story structure is constructed from brown rubble stone with slate roofs and stands at an elevation of 28 meters above sea level.
The building was constructed in 1840 as a workhouse for the Cardigan Union to serve poor residents from 25 parishes across Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire. Its purpose shifted over time, notably during World War II when it housed military personnel far from home.
The building reflects how Victorian society dealt with poverty, bringing together people from across the region under one roof. The layout and scale show how tightly organized daily life had to be for hundreds of residents sharing limited space.
The site is accessible via Poppit Road and offers insight into the large-scale layout of a historic building complex. As a Grade II* listed structure, it appeals to visitors interested in Victorian architecture and heritage conservation.
The 111th Ordnance Company of the U.S. Army was stationed here from January 1944 until D-Day during World War II. This wartime presence links the building to a pivotal moment in history when soldiers departed for combat operations across the channel.
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