Scheduled MonumentsWalesFirst World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range
Post Medieval/Modern · Practice Trench

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE483
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Practice Trench
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range is a post-medieval and modern defence and practice trench located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. These trenches were constructed during the First World War as training facilities for military personnel, reflecting the urgent need to prepare troops for the conditions they would encounter on the Western Front. The site preserves evidence of the trench systems used for instructional purposes, demonstrating the practical methods by which soldiers were familiarised with trench warfare tactics and conditions before deployment to active service. The Penally Range represents an important aspect of Britain's home front military infrastructure during the Great War, now preserved as a scheduled monument under Cadw.

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range?

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range is a post-medieval and modern defence and practice trench located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE483.

What period does First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range date from?

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a practice trench. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range?

First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range 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 PE483.

What other scheduled monuments are near First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sculptured Stone Cross in Church (0.8 km), Whitewell (1.9 km), The Old Palace, Lydstep (2.6 km).

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