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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE402
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn is a deserted rural settlement in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which preserves evidence of medieval domestic occupation and land use. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the archaeological record of a community that was ultimately abandoned, leaving behind traces of its settlement pattern and material culture. The physical character of the site includes earthwork remains consistent with a dispersed or nucleated settlement typical of Welsh medieval rural communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding medieval settlement dynamics and patterns of habitation and desertion in the Pembrokeshire landscape.

Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn?

The Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn is a deserted rural settlement in Pembrokeshire, Wales, which preserves evidence of medieval domestic occupation and land use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE402.

What period does Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn date from?

Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn?

Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn 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 PE402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted Medieval Site at New Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Velindre Pillar-Cross (4.7 km), Defended Enclosure 240m W of Velindre (4.9 km), New Moat Castle Mound (5.1 km).

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