Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Pen-yr-Allt
Medieval · Castle

Castell Pen-yr-Allt

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE169
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Pen-yr-Allt is a medieval castle situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site represents one of the defensive structures characteristic of the Norman settlement and military consolidation of South Wales during the twelfth century and beyond. The castle occupies a strategically significant location and exhibits the physical remains consistent with motte-and-bailey or ringwork fortification typical of the region's medieval lordships. The monument is recorded under Cadw's schedule of ancient monuments as a site of archaeological and historical importance reflecting the military heritage of medieval Pembrokeshire.

Castell Pen-yr-Allt is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Pen-yr-Allt?

Castell Pen-yr-Allt is a medieval castle situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE169.

What period does Castell Pen-yr-Allt date from?

Castell Pen-yr-Allt dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Pen-yr-Allt?

Castell Pen-yr-Allt 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 PE169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Pen-yr-Allt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corn Drying Kiln 130m E of Mirianog-Ganol (7.8 km), Foel Drygarn Camp (8.5 km), Carn Alw Hillfort (8.5 km).

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