Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosure 200m SE of Solva Village
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE480
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising an archaeological earthwork of defensive or communal significance. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference PE480, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of the region. As a prehistoric enclosure, the monument represents settlement or gathering activity patterns characteristic of early Welsh communities, though the precise chronology and functional purpose require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape as evidence of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Pembrokeshire peninsula.

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE480. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village?

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising an archaeological earthwork of defensive or communal significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE480.

What period does Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village date from?

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village 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 Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village?

Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village 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 PE480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burial Chamber (0.5 km), Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour (0.8 km), Porth y Bwch Defended Enclosure (1 km).

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