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Henfeddau Fawr Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE561. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortification practices, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial control strategies of prehistoric Welsh communities. The monument's physical remains demonstrate the engineering and defensive concerns of its period, with the enclosure design typical of settlements established to protect both inhabitants and livestock from external threat or raiding.
Henfeddau Fawr Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE561. View the official record →
Henfeddau Fawr Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE561. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE561.
Henfeddau Fawr Defended Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Henfeddau Fawr Defended Enclosure 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 PE561.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Bach (4 km), Castell Mawr Mound and Bailey Castle (4.2 km), Capel Bettws (4.5 km).
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