Episode 2 of 2

Town Foundation 1793

When
1793
Where
Milford Haven
Part of
Establishment of Milford Haven Port

The town of Milford was founded in 1793 following the 1790 Act, with a grid street pattern.

Following the legislative establishment, the town was founded in 1793. Sir William Hamilton designed a grid street pattern for the new settlement. The town took its name from the natural harbour, which had been used for centuries as a staging point for journeys to Ireland.

Sources

  1. Milford Haven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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