Camrose, Pembrokeshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camrose
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 Parish church of St Ismael |
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 Camrose
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| Population | 1,740 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SM927201 |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAVERFORDWEST |
| Postcode district | SA62 |
| Dialling code | 01437 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Camrose (Welsh: Camros) is a small village and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is located in a historic area called Roose. The community includes the villages of Keeston and Wolfsdale. Since 1987, the area of Camrose has grown to include Lambston and parts of Haverfordwest St Martins.
The name Camrose comes from the Welsh word Camros. This means "crooked" or "broken moor". The village has an old motte, which is a type of Norman castle mound. This mound is sometimes called a "Landsker castle". The parish church is dedicated to Isfael, a Welsh saint from the 6th century. This church is a special historic building. The total area of Camrose is about 3,386 hectares.
How Many People Live in Camrose?
Camrose is an electoral ward, which is an area used for voting. In 2011, the population of this ward was 2,565 people.
The number of people living in Camrose has changed over time. Here is a quick look at the population in different years:
| Year | 1801 | 1831 | 1861 | 1891 | 1921 | 1951 | 1981 |
| Population | 831 | 1259 | 1126 | 833 | 627 | 690 | 1047 |
The village has its own elected community council. This council helps make decisions for the local area. Camrose also gives its name to an electoral ward for the Pembrokeshire County Council. This ward includes Camrose and Nolton and Roch. An independent member has represented this area since 1995. Currently, Jamie Adams, a former leader of the County Council, represents Camrose.
Camrose Football Club
Camrose has its own football team! They play their home games at Folly Fields. The team is currently in Division 2 of the Pembrokeshire league. Jamie Gilderdale manages the team. There is also a second team, which plays in Division 4. They finished 3rd in their division in the 2009–10 season.
Famous People from Camrose
- Private Thomas Collins (1861-1879) was from Pelcomb, Camrose. He was a soldier who died in the battle of Rorke's Drift. A special stone and tablet were put up in Pelcomb in 2006 to remember him.
