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Prehistoric · Rath

Rudbaxton Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE101
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rudbaxton Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises an oval earthwork with a substantial surrounding bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, though the site may have origins in earlier prehistoric periods. Its defensive construction suggests a role as a refuge settlement or domestic stronghold during a period of territorial significance in the region. The rath exemplifies the class of ringfort-type monuments found across Wales and the broader Celtic lands, serving both practical and symbolic functions within the prehistoric landscape.

Rudbaxton Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE101. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Rudbaxton Rath?

Rudbaxton Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE101.

What period does Rudbaxton Rath date from?

Rudbaxton 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 Rudbaxton Rath?

Rudbaxton 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 PE101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rudbaxton Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haroldston House and Gardens (5.1 km), Picton Castle Mound (6.2 km), Slebech Old Church (6.8 km).

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