List of public art in Pembrokeshire

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This is a list of public art in Pembrokeshire , Wales. This list applies only to works of public art and monuments on permanent display in an outdoor public space and does not, for example, include artworks in museums.

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Carew

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
The Carew Cross - geograph.org.uk - 874094.jpg
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The Carew Cross Carew c.1035Celtic crossStone4m highGrade I QI7742272 Inscription commemorates Maredudd ap Edwin. [1] [2]
War Memorial - Carew - geograph.org.uk - 2678004.jpg War memorial Carew 1929T. W. Colley & Sons, T. PictonObelisk on pedestal and plinthMarble3.2m high [3] [4]

Carn Menyn

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Waldo Memorial H1a.jpg Waldo Williams 1904–1971Rhos Fach, Carn Menyn 1978Cut monolithStoneAdditional plaque added 2010. [5] [6]
Carnmenyn Monument H1a.jpg Carn Menyn Monument,Rhos Fach, Carn Menyn 1989MonolithBlue stone [6]

Coastline

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Memorial stone to Richard Williams, Solva - geograph.org.uk - 1524367.jpg Memorial to Richard WilliamsBetween Solva and Gribbin ColumnStoneErected to mark the donation of the headland to the National Trust by the Williams family. [7]
Dewi Emrys Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 54459.jpg Memorial to Dewi Emrys (1879–1952) Pwll Deri MonolithStone [8]

Fishguard

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
War memorial, The Square, Fishguard - Abergwaun - geograph.org.uk - 1037201.jpg War memorialJunction of West St. & The Square, Fishguard Cenotaph with surrounding walls and plaquesGranite cenotaph & bronze plaques [9] [10]
Fishguard Herrings - geograph.org.uk - 1510665.jpg Fishguard HerringsPendock Quay, Lower Town, Fishguard 2006John ClealSculptureBronze shoal of herrings mounted on a Preseli bluestone [11]
John Cleal sculpture, Lower Town - geograph.org.uk - 942382.jpg Sun LoverLower Town, Fishguard Unveiled 2009John ClealSculptureStone [12]

Haverfordwest

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Memorial to William Nichol, martyr - geograph.org.uk - 470435.jpg Memorial to William NicholDark Street, Haverfordwest 1912Circular column with urnRed graniteGrade IINichol was a Protestant martyr burnt at the stake in April 1558. [13]
Cofeb Ryfel Sir Benfro (25533358354).jpg
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Pembrokeshire County War MemorialPicton Place, Haverfordwest 1921W. R. Morgan (sculptor)Dragon statue on a pedestalStone with bronze plaques4.5m highGrade II Q29507591 Architects, Oswald Milne & Paul Phipps. [14] [15] [2]
'Looking Up' at Withybush Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 925250.jpg Looking Up Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest John ClealSculpture on a pedestalStone

Lampeter Velfrey

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
St Peter's Church, Lampeter Velfrey - War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3884512.jpg War memorialSt Peter's Church, Lampeter Velfrey 1921Celtic cross on a pedestal & baseGraniteGrade II [16] [2]

Little Newcastle

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Monument on village green at Little Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 392768.jpg Bartholomew Roberts, (1682–1722), the pirate Black BartVillage Green, Little Newcastle, Puncheston MonolithStone [17]

Milford Haven

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Milford Haven War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 999893.jpg War MemorialHamilton Terrace, Milford Haven 1923-24Pedestal with 3 statuesGranite pedestal and white marble statues6.5m highGrade II Q29491101 Contractor was E Jones of Llanybydder, surveyor J P Morgan. [18] [19]
Belgian obelisk - geograph.org.uk - 370637.jpg The Belgian War MemorialHamilton Terrace, Milford Haven 1919Evan JonesObeliskRed granite4.8m highGrade II Q29491102 [20] [21]
Memorial to R.N.M.D on the Rath - geograph.org.uk - 950596.jpg RNMD MonumentThe Rath, Milford Haven Marine mine and launching trolleyMetal objects on a stone plinth
Memorial to fishermen on the Rath - geograph.org.uk - 950841.jpg
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Tribute to Milford Haven fishermenThe Rath, Milford Haven 1992Bryan HackettStatue on rectangular plinthBronze statue [22]
Energy Industry Workers MemorialThe Rath, Milford Haven 2013Andy GriffithsAbstract sculptureBronze and stainless steel [23]

Narberth

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Narberth War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3706171.jpg War memorialMarket Square, Narberth 1923D F IngletonOctagonal cross on a stepped pedestalGraniteGrade II Q29485696 [24] [2]
Celtic Cross, Narberth - geograph.org.uk - 14026.jpg The Landsker Cross Narberth 1995Howard BowcottCeltic crossStacked slate [2]

Nevern

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
NevernHighCrossH5a.jpg
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The Nevern Cross Nevern c.1035Celtic crossStone [2]

Pembroke

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
coordinates
DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Pembroke War Memorial (24757668912).jpg
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War memorialWestgate Hill, Pembroke 1924T. W. Colley & SonsCenotaphStone3.2m highGrade II Q29506668 [25] [26] [27]
Energy Industry Workers Memorial Pembroke 2013Sculptured benchPortland stone [23]
Statue of Henry VII (geograph 6182323).jpg
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Henry VII Mill Bridge, Pembroke 2017Harriet AddymanStatueBronze2.4m high [28] [29]

Pembroke Dock

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Pembroke Dock War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4397627.jpg War memorialChurchyard of St John the Evangelist, Pembroke Dock 1921 John Coates Carter Calvery on pedestal & stepped plinthRed sandstone calvary, stone pedestal & limestone plinthGrade II Q29492184 [30] [31]

St Davids

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
City Cross, St David's (8356).jpg
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The City Cross St Davids c.14th century (shaft); 1873 (head)Octagonial Celtic crossStoneGrade II* Q17743347 [32]

Tenby

ImageTitle / subjectLocation and
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DateArtist / designerTypeMaterialDimensionsDesignation Wikidata Notes
Welsh Memorial to Prince Albert 20190925 095449 (48792295156).jpg
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Prince Albert Tenby 1864–65 John Evan Thomas Statue on pedestal and stepsMarble and stoneStatue 2.7m tallGrade II Q29485388 [33] [34]
Dyster Memorial Drinking Fountain in Tenby (6719).jpg Dyster Memorial Drinking FountainTenby1867 F. R. Kempson Octagonal column with fountains & gas lampStoneGrade IIMemorial to Lt Col Thomas Josiah Wedgewood, 1798–1860, presented by the mayor of Tenby, Dr F. D. Dyster. [35]
Tenby War Memorial - 20190925 143053 (48792836463).jpg
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War memorialTenby1921J. Howard Morgan and G. H. BeynonPillarStone pillar with marble panels3.5m high [36] [37] [2]

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