Scheduled MonumentsWalesFort Scoveston
Post Medieval/Modern · Fort

Fort Scoveston

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE339
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort Scoveston is a post-medieval coastal defence fort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, constructed during the nineteenth century as part of Britain's programme of coastal fortification. The fort was built to protect against potential external threats during a period of imperial expansion and strategic concern over naval security. Its design reflects the military engineering principles of the Victorian era, incorporating features typical of contemporary fortified positions. The site remains an important example of nineteenth-century defensive architecture within the Pembrokeshire coastal landscape.

Fort Scoveston is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Scoveston?

Fort Scoveston is a post-medieval coastal defence fort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, constructed during the nineteenth century as part of Britain's programme of coastal fortification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE339.

What period does Fort Scoveston date from?

Fort Scoveston dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Scoveston?

Fort Scoveston 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 PE339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort Scoveston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dry Burrows Round Barrows (6.9 km), Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton (7.3 km), Kings Mill Camp (8.1 km).

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