CYMRAEG search COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. TUDOR PEMBROKESHIRE Home / About the National Park / History / Tudor Pembrokeshire SHARE THIS The victory of Henry Tudor at Bosworth field in August 1485 ushered in a new era of British history; the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty. The new king, Henry VII, who was born at Pembroke Castle, had begun his campaign for the English throne by landing at Mill Bay near Dale. Tudor Pembrokeshire was a place of increased prosperity, one where large estates were established or extended. One of the grandest of these was at Carew Castle. After Bosworth, Henry VII confirmed Rhys ap Thomas, Lord of Carew, as one of his most senior men in Wales. Though Rhys had other estates he lavished time and money on Carew, transforming it into a reflection of his position and status. This culminated in 1507 when Rhys held a grand Medieval style tournament at Carew. Even after Rhys’ death Carew continued to flourish. In 1558 Sir John Perrot, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, was granted the lands of Carew. He set about expanding the castle. Carew is just one example of the estate building which took place in Pembrokeshire during Tudor times. The Barlow family benefited from the dissolution of the monasteries, gaining an estate at Slebech. In the north of the county there was greater mixing of the old Welsh hierarchy with the English lords of the south. For merchants, Tudor Britain was a place to prosper. Towns such as Newport, Pembroke and Tenby benefited from their proximity to the sea, and cargoes were shipped to and from Pembrokeshire across the known world. DID YOU KNOW? In Tenby the National Trust maintains an example of a merchant's house from Tudor times. The original roof trusses survive in this comfortable residence, and the remains of frescoes can be seen on the walls. MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE'S HISTORY REFLECTIONS FROM CASTLEMARTIN 1939 The culmination of a project to recognise the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Castlemartin Range. READ MORE ON REFLECTIONS FROM CASTLEMARTIN 1939 THE AGE OF PRINCES The Age of Princes broadly covers a period in history from the arrival of the Normans to the end of the War of the Roses that is generally known as th... READ MORE ON THE AGE OF PRINCES IRON AGE PEMBROKESHIRE The legacy of the Iron Age is written large on the landscape of Pembrokeshire. As a place which has largely escaped the developments of the modern age... READ MORE ON IRON AGE PEMBROKESHIRE CAREW CASTLE AND TIDAL MILL All outdoor areas of the Castle and its grounds are open, including the Walled Garden and play area. READ MORE ON GET IN TOUCH Contact us and register your details to get the latest updates on what's happening in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. CONTACT US National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT