Haverfordwest has a history that goes back for many centuries. Following is a timeline of events of the 12th and 13th centuries.
| 1108 | Flemish settlers arrived in the area of Haverfordwest |
| 1110 Circa | The original timber castle was built at Haverfordwest. |
| 1173 | Henry II visited Haverfordwest on his return from Ireland |
| 1210 Circa | An Augustinian Priory was established at Haverfordwest |
| 1213 | King John granted Haverfordwest castle to William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke |
| 1220 | Llywelyn the Great attacked and burned the town but failed to capture the castle |
| 1246 Circa | A Dominican Friary (black friars) was established at Haverfordwest |
| 1248 | Haverfordwest Castle came into the possession of Humphrey de Bohun II |
| 1257 | Haverfordwest Castle was successfully defended against Llwelyn, Prince of Gwynedd. |
| 1265 | During the Barons war, the castle was captured by William de Valance, the Earl of Pembroke |
| 1274 | Edward I granted the castle to Humphrey de Bohun III |
| 1284 | Edward I and Queen Eleanor visited Haverfordwest during a pilgrimage to St. Davids. |
| 1289 | Queen Eleanor acquired the castle from Humphrey de Bohun III |
Haverfordwest Castle
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