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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Eithbed Enclosure

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE119
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eithbed Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE119. The enclosure dates to the prehistoric period, though its precise chronological attribution remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation. It consists of an earthwork formed by banks or ditches that define an enclosed area, a form characteristic of later prehistoric settlement and territorial organisation in Wales. Such enclosures served various functions including stock management, settlement demarcation, or ritual purposes during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods.

Eithbed Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eithbed Enclosure?

Eithbed Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE119. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE119.

What period does Eithbed Enclosure date from?

Eithbed Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Eithbed Enclosure?

Eithbed Enclosure 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 PE119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eithbed Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell-y-Fran (6.5 km), Rhyd-Brown Camp (6.5 km), Castell Gwyn (7.6 km).

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