a small village, opposite Hubberston: several comfortable houses are
situated on the hill, commanding a delightful view of the haven. Such
was Milford when originally described in this work: but it now ranks as a
town of some consequence in Wales. The haven, from its extent and
safety, held forth such great inducements to improve the vicinity, and
gradually to raise it into consequence as a seaport, that the Right Hon.
Charles Greville, whose property it became on the death of Sir W.
Hamilton, obtained an Act of Parliament for the building of the town, and
the privileges it was to enjoy. After having selected the situation,
which is one of the finest parts of the haven, Mr. G. laid down the
ground-plan of the streets: the principal ones run in parallel lines east
and west, and in the direction of the shore, with short streets of
communication intersecting them at right angles. The houses are
generally good, and many calculated for the residence of opulent
families.
The church is near the haven, at the east end of the lowest street. The
windows contain the arms of Hamilton, Barlow, and Greville. The tower,
at the west end of the edifice, is very conspicuous in sailing up the
haven. The custom-house is at the lower end of the town, by the water
side. The dock-yards are immediately in front of the town: they are
calculated for the building of line of battle ships, as well as frigates:
it was formed after a plan by Lord Spencer. Packets are stationed here
under excellent regulations, for the conveyance of the mails and
passengers to Waterford.
The mail from London arrives here every evening, and departs in the
morning. Markets are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
To the west of Milford is Priory Pill, on the opposite bank of which is
Haking, or Old Milford. Wet docks were about to be established on this
creek, but the design was abandoned. Between Haking and Hubberstone is
the observatory and mathematical school. Being satisfied with our day’s
excursion, we again returned to our comfortable quarters at Tenby, which
we left with regret a few days afterwards.
We again pursued the Pembroke road; and, about two miles from Tenby, the
neglected walls of