Pembroke Castle, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales In its earliest phase this castle was built in timber, construction began in 1093, but it was not until the late 12th century that it became a stone castle, a century later more stone buildings were added. In 1457 Henry VII (Henry VIII's father) was born here. for more information on this location see: www.pembroke-castle.co.uk en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Castle see this location on google maps (Aerial View) Kite Aerial Photograph 7 October 2009 ---- Even with a 28mm (35mm equiv) lens on the camera, framing of this castle was rather tight.