Scheduled MonumentsWalesBedd Arthur
Unknown · Enclosure

Bedd Arthur

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE464
Period
Unknown
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bedd Arthur is an enclosure of uncertain date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a bank and ditch, though its specific archaeological character and chronological attribution remain unclear from available scholarly records. The name, meaning "Arthur's Grave" in Welsh, reflects local tradition but provides no definitive evidence of its actual historical function or period. The site is registered under Cadw's scheduling system as a monument of archaeological interest meriting protection.

Bedd Arthur is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bedd Arthur?

Bedd Arthur is an enclosure of uncertain date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE464.

What period does Bedd Arthur date from?

Bedd Arthur dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bedd Arthur?

Bedd Arthur 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 PE464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bedd Arthur?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pencraig-Fawr Camp (6.3 km), Pant y Menyn Round Barrow (6.6 km), Round Barrow SE of Goodwins Row, Efailwen (6.6 km).

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