Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrowhill Rath
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Crowhill Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE218
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crowhill Rath is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales, scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference PE218. The site consists of defensive earthworks that command a prominent position within the local landscape, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales. The fort's construction and use reflects the later prehistoric period when such defended enclosures served as centres of settlement, refuge, and territorial control for indigenous communities. The physical remains comprise substantial banks and ditches that define the enclosed area, though the specific dating and phases of occupation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study.

Crowhill Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crowhill Rath?

Crowhill Rath is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales, scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference PE218. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE218.

What period does Crowhill Rath date from?

Crowhill Rath dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crowhill Rath?

Crowhill Rath 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 PE218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crowhill Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hook Quay (6.3 km), Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park (7.3 km), Round Barrow 300m NW of Tallyho (7.5 km).

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