Scheduled MonumentsWalesDefended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE546
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises an enclosure fortified by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age or Late Bronze Age settlement patterns in Wales, though its precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument's defensive character suggests it served a protective function for a community or settlement during the prehistoric period, reflecting the security concerns of its inhabitants. Such defended enclosures are significant archaeological features that illuminate settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in prehistoric Pembrokeshire.

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm?

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE546.

What period does Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm date from?

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm?

Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm 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 PE546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hodgeston Moated Site (6.1 km), Medieval Building at Kingston Farm (6.6 km), Kingston Burial Chamber (7 km).

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