Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort- coastal

Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE400
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort- coastal
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and Earthworks at Lewiston Hall is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site comprises defensive earthworks that utilise the natural topography of the coastal headland to create an enclosed settlement space, characteristic of Iron Age domestic fortification in the region. The monument's positioning on a promontory would have provided natural defensive advantages whilst allowing access to maritime resources. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw protection framework and represents an important example of prehistoric coastal settlement and fortification strategies in south-west Wales.

Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE400. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall?

Enclosure and Earthworks at Lewiston Hall is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE400.

What period does Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall date from?

Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort- coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall?

Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall 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 PE400.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pricaston Farmhouse (6.6 km), Bulliber Camp (East) (6.7 km), Flimston Farmhouse (7.4 km).

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