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Prehistoric · Rath

Priory Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE186
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Priory Rath is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference PE186. The site comprises a rath, a characteristic form of Iron Age or Early Medieval defended homestead consisting of a circular or oval enclosure defined by earthen banks and ditches. The monument's physical remains reflect the typical layout of such settlements, which served as domestic and defensive structures for small communities in Wales during the later prehistoric and early historic periods. The Pembrokeshire location places it within a region rich in Iron Age settlement archaeology, though the precise dating and chronological phases of occupation at Priory Rath require further archaeological investigation to establish definitive conclusions about its specific period of use.

Priory Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Priory Rath?

Priory Rath is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference PE186. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE186.

What period does Priory Rath date from?

Priory 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 Priory Rath?

Priory 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 PE186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Priory Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Quoit Burial Chamber (6.5 km), Gravel Bay anti-aircraft battery (6.7 km), Wallaston Round Barrows (7.1 km).

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