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 defensive structure located in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The tower forms part of the medieval fortifications associated with Pembroke Castle's defensive network and dates to the medieval period when such structures were integral to the protection of this strategically important coastal settlement. The tower survives as a substantial stone structure that demonstrates the architectural character typical of medieval Welsh defensive works. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's care, Paterchurch Tower remains an important example of the medieval military heritage of Pembrokeshire and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Pembroke's medieval defensive landscape.

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 defensive structure 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 the UK.

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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