Likely birthplace of Henry VII found in Pembroke Castle

A dig in the castle ’s grounds has uncovered the walls of a ‘showy’ late medieval houseArchaeologists believe they have identified the exact site of Henry VII ’s birth in 1457 after excavations in the grounds of Pembroke Castle in Wales uncovered the remains of a massive medieval mansion worthy of one of the most famous kings of England.Just days into an initial dig, archaeologists have uncovered up to half a metre of the building ’s walls – and they are yet to reach the main floor levels. One wall is a metre thick.Continue reading...
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