Scheduled MonumentsWalesPaterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock
Medieval · Tower

Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE380
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Paterchurch Tower is a medieval fortification located in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The tower forms part of the defensive infrastructure associated with Pembroke Castle and the medieval settlement of Pembroke, serving to guard approaches to this strategically important coastal location. The structure dates to the medieval period, reflecting the military architecture developed to protect the Norman stronghold and its surrounding territories. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw heritage designation system, Paterchurch Tower remains an important physical remnant of medieval Pembrokeshire's military heritage.

Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock?

Paterchurch Tower is a medieval fortification located in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE380.

What period does Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock date from?

Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock?

Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock 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 PE380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paterchurch Tower, Pembroke Dock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sampson Cross Standing Stone (7.2 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (7.8 km), Pricaston Farmhouse (8.1 km).

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