Pembrokeshire Coalfield Pembrokeshire Coalfield The Pembrokeshire Coalfield in West Wales is one of the smallest British coalfields, but continuously worked from the 14th to 20th centuries. The main coalfield extends from Saundersfoot on Carmarthen Bay westwards to Broad Haven on St Brides Bay. A small detached portion of the field is centred on Newgale on St Brides Bay. The coalfield is in effect the westernmost extension of the South Wales Coalfield though it is separated from the main body of that field by Carmarthen. Coal seams within the Pembrokeshire Coalfield are traditionally referred to as veins. The following sequence is recognised in
1898 Pembrokeshire County Council election 1898 Pembrokeshire County Council election The fourth election to Pembrokeshire County Council was held in March 1898. It was preceded by the 1895 election and followed by the 1901 election. In 1898 there were a number of uncontested but most seats were contested as the Conservatives sought to hold on to gains made in 1895. There were no boundary changes at this election. Carrow was elected as a Liberal in 1892 and a Conservative in 1895. Dr Griffith had stood as a Liberal in 1892 and a Liberal Unionist in 1895. Aldermen were elected at the first meeting of the