Pembrokeshire civil parishes. During the First English Civil War (1642–1646) the county gave strong support to the Roundheads (Parliamentarians), in contrast to the rest of Wales, which was staunchly Royalist. In spite of this an incident in Pembrokeshire triggered the opening shots of the Second English Civil War when local units of the New Model Army mutinied. Oliver Cromwell defeated the uprising at the Siege of Pembroke in July 1648. On 13 August 1649, the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland began when New Model Army forces sailed from Milford Haven. In 1720, Emmanuel Bowen described Pembrokeshire as having five market towns, 45
Cuisine of Pembrokeshire Black made it less popular, with farm specialisation meaning that the breed was substituted for specialised beef or milk breeds. Instead, Hereford (cattle) became popular for beef production while Friesian cattle became popular for milk production. However, the Welsh Black has since made a comeback and is regaining in popularity. Welsh Black meat is now sold across the county at retail outlets and farm shops. Pembrokeshire is also known for its poultry, with the Pembrokeshire turkey having become "as famous as Aylesbury duck". Pembrokeshire geese were also famous, with the county once having a reputation for its "green" or Michaelmas