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Post Medieval/Modern · Observatory

Hakin Observatory

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE387
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Observatory
Broad class
Education
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hakin Observatory is a Post-Medieval astronomical observation structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE387. The building represents nineteenth-century scientific infrastructure associated with the development of observational astronomy in Wales during a period of expanding educational and scientific interest. Its physical fabric and design reflect contemporary practices in observatory construction, serving as a material record of the period's engagement with astronomical science at a local or regional level. The monument contributes to the archaeological and architectural heritage of Pembrokeshire as evidence of Post-Medieval scientific activity and educational provision.

Hakin Observatory is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hakin Observatory?

Hakin Observatory is a Post-Medieval astronomical observation structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE387. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE387.

What period does Hakin Observatory date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Hakin Observatory?

Hakin Observatory 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 PE387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hakin Observatory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kings Mill Camp (7.8 km), Castlemartin Castle (7.9 km), Crow Back Tumulus (8.5 km).

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