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View of Hakin Point from Milford Docks |
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Hakin
Hakin shown within Pembrokeshire |
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| Population | 2,313 |
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| OS grid reference | SM899061 |
| Principal area | Pembrokeshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MILFORD HAVEN |
| Postcode district | SA73 |
| Dialling code | 01646 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Pembrokeshire | |
Hakin is a small coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It belongs to the parish of Hubberston in the historical hundred of Roose. It is located directly to the west of the larger town of Milford Haven, and is often considered a district of the latter. It has a population of 2,313 inhabitants as of 2001.[1] It is mainly residential in nature.
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Hakin has been a settlement since at least the 13th century. It has variously be known as Haking, and later as Old Milford, to distinguish it from the newer settlement across the tidal estuary.[2] A ferry service to Ireland operated from Hakin towards the end of the 18th century, although this ceased in the early 19th century.[3] At a site on high ground in Hakin, Charles Francis Greville planned to build The College of King George the Third founded at Milford, whose centrepiece would be an observatory. Although the observatory was built, and indeed scientific instruments were delivered, the college never functioned as such.[3] By 1849, the district of Hakin was described as a considerable centre of boat building, with approximately 200 "shipwrights residing at that place".[2] The completion of the Milford Docks in 1888 radically altered the Hakin landscape.
Hakin is separated from Milford Haven by Hubberston Pill, a once tidal estuary. Access is via Victoria Bridge, which is reached via the A4076 through Milford Haven. A town circular bus service operates, providing access to Milford Haven.[4] The town in served by Milford Haven railway station.
There are several primary schools in the town:
The MITEC School of Boatbuilding & Marine Engineering[1], a branch of Pembrokeshire College, offers courses in boatbuilding and marine engineering. It is located in Milford Docks.
Hakin identifies itself as almost exclusively Christian.[5] Places of worship within the town include:[6]
Anglican
Roman Catholic
United Reformed Church
The town possesses a number of venues for sports and leisure. There are local rugby[7] and football[8] clubs. Nautical activities centre around the marina and Pembrokeshire Yacht Club, which is located in Gellyswick. There is a golf club on the outskirts of the town, which was founded in 1913[9]
The Town has Two Public Houses:-
The Avondale Hotel Public House , Hill Street
The Three Crowns Public House , Hubberston Terrace