Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlawhaden Hospital
Medieval · Hospital

Llawhaden Hospital

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE162
Period
Medieval
Site type
Hospital
Broad class
Health and Welfare
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llawhaden Hospital is a medieval charitable institution located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established to provide care and shelter for the sick and poor. The surviving physical remains, including fragmentary stone structures, testify to its function as a place of medical and welfare provision during the medieval period. The hospital's foundation and operation reflect the broader pattern of monastic and ecclesiastical involvement in healthcare provision across Wales during the later medieval centuries. Its current scheduled ancient monument status acknowledges its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval Welsh welfare infrastructure.

Llawhaden Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llawhaden Hospital?

Llawhaden Hospital is a medieval charitable institution located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, established to provide care and shelter for the sick and poor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE162.

What period does Llawhaden Hospital date from?

Llawhaden Hospital dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a hospital. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llawhaden Hospital?

Llawhaden Hospital 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 PE162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llawhaden Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minwear Ringwork (3.8 km), Newton North Church (4 km), Molleston Camp (4.8 km).

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