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Prehistoric · Rath

Plumstone Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE220
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plumstone Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE220. The site comprises a circular or oval earthwork formed by a substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of Iron Age defended settlements in Wales. Such raths served as domestic and defensive structures, typically housing a single family or small community during the Iron Age period. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by prehistoric communities in southwest Wales during the later prehistoric period.

Plumstone Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plumstone Rath?

Plumstone Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE220. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE220.

What period does Plumstone Rath date from?

Plumstone Rath dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a rath. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Plumstone Rath?

Plumstone Rath 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 PE220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plumstone Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath 150m SE of Pelcomb Farm (6.1 km), Crowhill Rath (6.5 km), Haverfordwest Castle (8.1 km).

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