Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Coch
Medieval · House (domestic)

Castell Coch

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE053
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Coch is a medieval domestic fortification located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site represents a modest fortified residence characteristic of late medieval Welsh gentry settlements. Its physical remains indicate a stone-built structure designed for both domestic habitation and defence, reflecting the unstable conditions of medieval Wales. The monument's designation by Cadw, the Welsh heritage organisation, recognises its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Pembrokeshire.

Castell Coch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Coch?

Castell Coch is a medieval domestic fortification located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE053.

What period does Castell Coch date from?

Castell Coch dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Coch?

Castell Coch 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 PE053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Coch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm (2.8 km), Landshipping House Garden Remains (5.7 km), Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay (7 km).

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