Scheduled MonumentsWalesAngle Castle
Medieval · Building (Unclassified)

Angle Castle

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE069
Period
Medieval
Site type
Building (Unclassified)
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Angle Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents a defensive work of strategic importance within the coastal landscape of south Wales. The site is recorded as an unclassified medieval building within the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments, reflecting the complexities of its architectural character and historical development. The castle's precise dating and original form remain subjects of ongoing archaeological interest, though it reflects the medieval settlement pattern and defensive strategies characteristic of the Pembrokeshire coast.

Angle Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Angle Castle?

Angle Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE069.

What period does Angle Castle date from?

Angle Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a building (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Angle Castle?

Angle Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Angle Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crow Back Tumulus (5.9 km), Linney Tobruk Shelters (6.2 km), Linney Head Tumulus (6.3 km).

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