Descriptive Gazetteer Entry for BROADHAVEN

BROADHAVEN, a village on the coast of Pembroke; on St. Bride's bay, 6 miles WSW of Haverfordwest. It is frequented for sea bathing; presents a pleasant appearance; has a fine, firm, sandy beach; and commands splendid coast views.


(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))

Linked entities:
Feature Description: "a village"   (ADL Feature Type: "populated places")
Administrative units: Pembrokeshire Ancient County
Place: Broadhaven

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