Wiston, Pembrokeshire
| Wiston Welsh: Cas-wis | |
| Pembrokeshire | |
|---|---|
 Wiston church | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SN023181 |
| Location: | 51°49’34"N, 4°52’23"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Haverfordwest |
| Postcode: | SA62 |
| Dialling code: | 01437 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Pembrokeshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Preseli Pembrokeshire |
Wiston is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire. It was once a marcher borough. Owen, in 1603, described it as one of nine Pembrokeshire "boroughs in decay".[1] It continued as a constituent parliamentary borough (voting as part of the borough seat of Pembroke) until the end of the 19th century.
It is overlooked by Wiston Castle.
The civil community of Wiston includes the parish plus those of Clarbeston and Walton East.
History
Roman Presence
In 2003 a Roman road was reported to pass just north of village. The road originates from the major Roman town of Carmarthen, known as Moridunum during the Roman period. The destination of the road is uncertain and has only been traced beyond Wiston for a mile or two.[2] In 2013 it was confirmed that about 500m north-east of Wiston near Churchill Farm, is located the first ever Roman fort discovered in Pembrokeshire.[3] The site is shown on the Ordnance survey county series as a U-shaped quarry approximately 560 ft in length. This is a significant discovery that shows the Romans did indeed travel into Pembrokeshire. Dating appears to indicate that the fort is 1st century with possible 2nd century occupation. It remains to be seen whether there are further forts to the west, possibly at St David's.
Mediæval Presence
The mediæval presence at Wiston includes Wiston Castle[4] and the church, St Mary Magdalene. There has been a church on this site at least since c1147. The current structure was founded by Wizo the Flemming (also responsible for the castle). The church is a typical Norman church with a square tower.
References
- ↑ Owen, George, The Description of Pembrokeshire by George Owen of Henllys Lord of Kemes, Henry Owen (Ed), London, 1892
- ↑ http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/309510/details/ROMAN+ROAD+W+OF+CARMARTHEN%3BVIA+JULIA%2C+POSSIBLE+FEATURES+NE+OF+WISTON/
- ↑ http://www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk/digdiaries2013/wiston.html
- ↑ http://www.castlewales.com/wiston.html
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