ROCHE CASTLE

Site Details

NPRN
304186
Map Reference
SN21SE
Grid Reference
SN29431024
Unitary (Local) Authority
Carmarthenshire
Old County
Carmarthenshire
Community
Laugharne Township
Type of Site
MANSION
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
Medieval;Post Medieval?

Site Description

Roche Castle consists of a rather irregular moat which defines a levelled, polygonal area, some 60m north-east to south-west by 50m, resting on a stream channel on the south-east. Various stone structures have also been noted within the south-western part of the enclosed area (Butler 1962), notably a north-west to south-east range, about 19.5m by 7.0m, flanked by rounded turrets, one of which yet remains; a dovecote had been removed by 1912: associated finds suggest 13th-14th century and later construction/occupation.

Source: RCAHMW AP955108/50-2; 955116/55; 955117/41

J.Wiles 06.03.02