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Old Coastguard House; Castle Hillhouse, Tenby

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Old Coastguard House; Castle Hillhouse, Tenby
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Castle Hillhouse stands as a Post Medieval dwelling in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Its coastguard origin suggests a life spent watching water and waiting for storms. The house may have offered warmth, warning, and witness along the Pembrokeshire shore.
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Old Coastguard House; Castle Hillhouse, Tenby as Dwelling from the Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Old Coastguard House in Tenby was built in the early 19th century to serve as a residence for the coastguard, reflecting the area's historical importance in maritime safety and defense. It is remembered as a key part of Tenby's coastal heritage and remains a notable example of early 19th-century coastal architecture in Pembrokeshire.

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