Medieval buildings, towns and monastic communities in the county have come under the spotlight, thanks to the Pembrokeshire Historic Buildings Trust.

Schoolchildren across the county have been researching and writing about local medieval sites in a competition run by the Trust.

The pupils examined many different sites, including castles at Carew, Haverfordwest, Manorbier and Pembroke, the Tudor Merchant's House in Tenby, Lamphey Palace, Nevern Church, St. Non's and the cathedral at St David's.

The competition culminated in a presentation ceremony last Friday at County Hall in Haverfordwest, where the winners were awarded their prizes, while others received certificates of merit and a number of highly-commended and commended certificates.

The event was organised by the Pembrokeshire Historic Buildings Trust and hosted by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Council chairman, Clr. Robin Evans, welcomed pupils, saying: "It is wonderful to see so many young people here today and to know that you have all been involved in very worthwhile and fascinating work."

Chairman of the Trust, William George, praised the quality of the research, description and presentation exhibited by all pupils and said the judges had been very impressed.

"The aim of the competition is to foster interest in the abundance of historic buildings and sites in the county and also broaden knowledge of our valuable heritage to a much wider field," he said.

He added the Trust was very pleased that the competition was attracting a growing number of entries.

This year, there were projects from pupils at Greenhill School Pembroke School, Milford Haven School, Tasker Milward School, Ysgol Bro Gwaun and Ysgol Dewi Sant.