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Medieval · Castle

Narberth Castle

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE040
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Narberth Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the town of Narberth in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The castle was established in the late eleventh or early twelfth century as a Norman stronghold, forming part of the network of defensive structures constructed following the Norman conquest of South Wales. The site comprises a motte-and-bailey earthwork with substantial surviving banks and ditches, characteristic of early Norman military architecture in the region. The castle served as a significant administrative and defensive centre throughout the medieval period, though substantial stone structures were not constructed, leaving the earthwork fortification as the primary archaeological record of its occupation.

Narberth Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Narberth Castle?

Narberth Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the town of Narberth in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE040.

What period does Narberth Castle date from?

Narberth Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Narberth Castle?

Narberth Castle 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 PE040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Narberth Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sentence Castle Mound (2.8 km), Castell Meherin Camps (4.7 km), Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm (4.9 km).

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