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Medieval · Town Wall

Pembroke Town Wall

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE015
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town Wall
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pembroke Town Wall is a medieval defence work enclosing the historic town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The wall was constructed during the medieval period to fortify and protect the town, which developed around the castle as an important administrative and trading centre. The structure survives in sections, preserving stretches of the original defensive circuit that once encompassed the town's perimeter. The wall represents a significant example of medieval urban fortification in Wales and remains an important archaeological monument, officially designated by Cadw under reference SAM PE015.

Pembroke Town Wall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pembroke Town Wall?

Pembroke Town Wall is a medieval defence work enclosing the historic town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE015.

What period does Pembroke Town Wall date from?

Pembroke Town Wall dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town wall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Pembroke Town Wall?

Pembroke Town Wall 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 PE015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pembroke Town Wall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenala Camp (5 km), Sampson Cross Standing Stone (5.5 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (5.7 km).

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