Haverfordwest Walk: Town Centre【4K】

Located in the southwestern Welsh county of Pembrokeshire is the town of Haverfordwest (or Hwlffordd in Welsh).

Although not apparent by its name, it is the county town of Pembrokeshire as well as being the most populous urban area in the county. It is strategically located at the lowest bridging point of the Western Cleddau river, with three A roads leading to and from the town, making it an important road network hub.

The name is believed to be derived from "ford used by heifers", from the Old English "hæfer". "West" was appended on to the name allegedly in the 15th century to distinguish it from Hereford across the border in England.

Haverfordwest Castle, seen just before the 10-minute mark, is of Norman origin, having been built between 1120 and 1290. It was in use up until the 18th century, during which time a part of it was converted to a prison. Today that same part houses the County Archives, whilst the town museum is found within the castle walls.

Haverfordwest is the birthplace of a few notable celebrities including Christian Bale and Rhys Ifans.

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Filmed: December 2020

Link to the walk on Google Maps: Unavailable for this walk since Google doesn't recognise the path up the stairs to Hermon's Hill.

Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Rode Videomicro.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Old Bridge
0:53 Swansquare
1:12 Bridge Street
3:08 Castle Square
3:46 Quay Street
5:49 Hermons Hill
9:48 Haverfordwest Castle
9:58 Goat Street
11:33 Market Street
12:49 St Mary's Church
13:00 High Street
15:40 Castle Square
15:52 Victoria Place
17:16 Picton Place
18:18 Victoria Place