Scheduled MonumentsWalesCresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay
Medieval · House (domestic)

Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE396
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Cresswell Castle is a medieval domestic structure located near Cresswell Quay in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site represents a fortified dwelling of medieval date, reflecting the defensive architectural traditions of the region during the medieval period. Little detailed structural evidence survives, though the location adjacent to Cresswell Quay indicates the dwelling's connection to the strategic waterway access that characterised settlement patterns in medieval Pembrokeshire. The monument is recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw's protection, acknowledging its historical importance to the understanding of domestic medieval architecture in South Wales.

Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay?

Cresswell Castle is a medieval domestic structure located near Cresswell Quay in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE396.

What period does Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay date from?

Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay?

Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay 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 PE396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carew Beacon Round Barrows (6.3 km), Bishop's Palace, Lamphey (6.9 km), Bier Hill Round Barrows (7.3 km).

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