Pembrokeshire of managed or unmanaged woodland. Estimates of livestock included 17,810 horses, 92,386 cattle, 157,973 sheep and 31,673 pigs. Of 5,981 agricultural holdings, more than half were between 5 and 50 acres. Pembrokeshire had a flourishing wool industry. There are still working woollen mills at Solva and Tregwynt. Pembrokeshire has good soil and benefits from the Gulf Stream, which provides a mild climate and a longer growing season than other parts of Wales. Pembrokeshire's mild climate means that crops such as its new potatoes (which have protected geographical status under European law) often arrive in British shops earlier in the year
1898 Pembrokeshire County Council election new council. 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