Neyland

Until the 1850s, Neyland was a fishing village on the shore of Westfield Pill. A shipyard existed in the 18th century which produced two warships, as well as smaller vessels. Another yard near Neyland Point specialised in the building of tea clippers.

Brunel Statue NeylandIn 1852, the South Wales Railway built its western rail terminus at Westfield Pill.  Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the company's chief engineer, chose the site.  A new town grew up on the hillside to accommodate the workers and their families.  By 1856, there were regular sailings to Ireland to link with the train services.

In 1906, the Irish service was transferred to Fishguard.  A fish market opened on Neyland Quay in 1908.  The catches were auctioned on the site and were sent by train to destinations across Britain, but the modernisation of the docks at Milford in 1914 meant that the industry transferred there.

The rail link closed in 1964 and the ferry service to Pembroke Dock ended in 1975 with the opening of the Cleddau Bridge.  Westfield Pill now contains a marina with modern facilities.

 Brunel statue - Neyland

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