Pen Castell (Dinas Cross)

Nearest town:
Fishguard (5km SW)
OS reference:
SN002400
OS sheets:
145, 157
Latitude:
52° 1' 18.83 N
Longitude:
4° 54' 44.64 W
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Images

Image of Pen Castell (Dinas Cross) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The northern flank drops over sheer cliffs to a small bay with no obvious access to or from land.

Image credit: A. Brookes (21.9.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 4, 2014
Image of Pen Castell (Dinas Cross) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The southern flank of the fort overlooks the sheltered little harbour of Pwllgwaelod. Carningli rises far left skyline.

Image credit: A. Brookes (21.9.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 4, 2014
Image of Pen Castell (Dinas Cross) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The fort enjoys commanding and extensive views across Fishguard Bay to Strumble Head.

Image credit: A. Brookes (21.9.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 4, 2014
Image of Pen Castell (Dinas Cross) (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Dinas Island (it’s not an island) and Pen Castell seen from the WSW.

Image credit: A. Brookes (21.9.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 4, 2014

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