Stackpole and Castlemartin is a community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Pembroke.[1]
History
editStackpole and Castlemartin Community was formed in 2011 by the amalgamation of the existing communities of Stackpole and Castlemartin, and includes a number of other smaller villages and ancient parishes in the area.[2]
Demographics
editThe population of the community in 2011 was 632,[3] including Bosherston, Warren and St Twynnels.[1] By the 2021 census this had fallen to 559.[4]
Features
editGeography
editThe community lies mostly within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.[5] Crow Rock, south of Linney Head, has been the site of numerous reports of shipwreck, at least two of which have been confirmed by remains.[6] The coastal area between Castlemartin and Stackpole Warren features sand dunes that have covered Bronze Age and Iron Age remains, as well as limestone cliffs on which prehistoric fortifications were raised. These features have benefitted from protection by military activity in the area.[7] The Stackpole coastal area was the subject of a seascape character assessment in 2020 in relation to proposed wind turbine constructions. The coast is popular for walking and climbing.[8]
Military training
editThe community is the most southerly in Pembrokeshire, and includes the military Castlemartin Training Area for armoured fighting vehicles. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path diverts inland to avoid the area.[5]
Listed buildings
editThere are 74 listed buildings in the community, including religious, agricultural and other buildings and structures.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Pembrokeshire County Council: Stackpole and Castlemartin Community Council". Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ "Pembrokeshire(Communities)Order 2011" (PDF). UK Stationery Office. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ (2011)"Community population 2011". Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "CityPopulation: Stackpole and Castlemartin". Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ a b Ordnance Survey
- ^ "Coflein: Crow Rock". Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Royal Commission Cherish Project". Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Pembrokeshire Coastal Waters Character Assessment" (PDF). Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "British Listed Buildings: Stackpole and Castlemartin". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
