St Brides Castle, 19th-century castle in Marloes and St Brides, Wales.
Description
St Brides Castle is a stone-built structure combining Tudor, Gothic, Edwardian, and Scots Baronial architectural styles across sections ranging from two to four stories with slate roofing. The building mixes these design elements to create a visually varied and distinctive appearance.
History
The building originated in 1833 from an 18th-century structure and underwent major expansion between 1905 and 1913. These development phases shaped its current form and scale.
Culture
The building has served as both a hospital and holiday accommodation, reflecting how grand estates adapted to different community needs over time. These transformations show the flexible role such properties played in local life.
Practical
The property sits within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is maintained by the Holiday Property Bond. Visitors should know this is a private site set within protected grounds listed in the Register of Parks and Gardens.
Did you know?
This represents the final major country house built in Pembrokeshire, marking the end of an era for grand estate construction in the region. Its location within protected parkland adds to its historical and environmental significance.
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