Scheduled MonumentsWalesRosemarket Rath
Prehistoric · Rath

Rosemarket Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE223
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rosemarket Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular or oval earthwork with an outer bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age rath construction in the region. Such structures typically functioned as defended homesteads or settlements, though the precise dating and duration of occupation at Rosemarket remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The site is recorded within the Cadw heritage record as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in southwest Wales.

Rosemarket Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE223. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rosemarket Rath?

Rosemarket Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE223.

What period does Rosemarket Rath date from?

Rosemarket 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 Rosemarket Rath?

Rosemarket 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 PE223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rosemarket Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monkton Priory Dovecot (6.7 km), Pembroke Castle (7 km), Bowett Wood Camp (7.6 km).

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