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Prehistoric · Rath

Rath S of St James Church

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE189
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath S of St James Church is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE189. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of Wales during the later prehistoric period. The rath, or circular defensive earthwork, would have served as an enclosed homestead, providing protection and defining the territorial space of a community. Like similar raths across Wales and Ireland, the site consists of an earth bank and ditch forming a roughly circular enclosure, though subsequent agricultural use and erosion have affected its survival and visibility in the landscape.

Rath S of St James Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath S of St James Church?

Rath S of St James Church is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE189. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE189.

What period does Rath S of St James Church date from?

Rath S of St James Church 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 Rath S of St James Church?

Rath S of St James Church 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 PE189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath S of St James Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel Bay Fort (7.5 km), Fort Popton (Curtain Walls and Gun Emplacements only) (7.6 km), Angle Dovecot (8 km).

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