Archaeologists unearth possible birthplace of King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle

Archaeologists unearth possible birthplace of King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle

Archaeologists from the Dyfed Archaeological Trust may have discovered the possible birthplace of King Henry VII at Pembroke Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Pembroke Castle was founded during the 11th century by Roger de Montgomerie, the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. In 1452, Jasper Tudor was presented both the castle and the earldom by his half-brother, King Henry VI. In 1457, Henry VII was born at the castle, the only child of Lady Margaret Beaufort…

Henry VII's birthplace under scrutiny at Pembrokeshire castle dig

Archaeologists who are currently carrying out a major excavations at Pembroke Castle are now reconsidering the birthplace of Henry VII.