800-year-old abandoned fortress gets £18million refurb to transform it from crumbling ruin to major tourist attraction

The shell of an abandoned medieval fortress is undergoing an £18million transformation. 

Haverfordwest Castle sits on top of a hill overlooking the River Cleddau in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

The structure dates back 800 years and was first mentioned in 1188 when it was made of just timber and earth. 

Having survived various wars and battles over the years, the skeleton of the inner ward and curtain wall remain, as well as several towers.

But all is not lost for the historic building, as a major revamp of the castle is currently underway.

Funded by Pembrokeshire County Council, which has pumped £17.7million of government money into the

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