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
1892 Pembrokeshire County Council election 1892 Pembrokeshire County Council election The second election to Pembrokeshire County Council was held on 8 March 1892. It was preceded by the 1889 election and followed by the 1895 election. At the inaugural election in 1889 most seats were contested, but three years later many of the sitting members were returned unopposed. In the vast majority of wards, candidates were returned unopposed. There were fewer contested elections than three years previously. Multi-member wards in Pembroke and Pembroke Dock were replaced by single member wards. Tenby continued as a two member ward. Earl Cawdor, who was elected at the inaugural