Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Castle
Prehistoric · Rath

Roman Castle

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE188
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Castle is a prehistoric defended settlement or rath located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises a circular or oval enclosure defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age hill forts and defended homesteads typical of Welsh prehistoric settlement patterns. Although designated as Roman Castle, the monument dates primarily to the Iron Age rather than the Roman period, reflecting a common naming convention in the region. The site represents an important example of the defensive settlement hierarchy that existed in Pembrokeshire during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Roman Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Castle?

Roman Castle is a prehistoric defended settlement or rath located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE188.

What period does Roman Castle date from?

Roman Castle 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 Roman Castle?

Roman Castle 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 PE188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall (8 km), Angle Dovecot (8 km), Eastington Manor House (8.1 km).

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