The Havens
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Once a pair of coal-mining and fishing villages, Broad Haven and Little Haven began to develop as seaside resorts in Victorian times.
Little Haven was the first to be developed, but is has remained largely contained within its narrow valley and is now a picturesque resort. Although a late starter, Broad Haven has expanded dramatically in recent years and is now the larger village. Little Haven has a very active history society which stages regular exhibitions relating to the history of the village and the nearby airfield at Talbenny.
Further reading:
The Military Airfields of Wales by Alan Phillips, 2006
Locations of Interest
- Talbenny Airfield
- Talbenny airfield, one of the most westerly wartime outposts in Britain, was constructed in 1941/42. Back to map
- Little Haven
- Little Haven was the centre of an infantry training area during WWII. Back to map
- Druidston
- Between Druidston and haroldston is a large area of flat farmland where hedges have been removed. Back to map
Information from: Dyfed Archaeological Trust
- RAF TALBENNY
- First occupied 1 May 1942.Three concrete runways,central intersection,35 'frying-pan' hardstandings,20 additional hardstandings,dispersed quarters to east,technical site to north east,and bomb stores to north of airfield.Parent station of RAF Dale. Back to map
- BROAD HAVEN POST (POST 28-I/T2)
- Royal Observer Corps, Early Warning Post, now demolished. Single storey, brick built, flat concrete roof with observation post. RJC.Thomas, 12.03.94. Back to map
