Scheduled MonumentsWalesScollock Rath
Prehistoric · Rath

Scollock Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE244
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scollock Rath is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, featuring a circular or oval rampart that would have enclosed domestic and pastoral activity. The rath represents the form of defended homestead characteristic of the later prehistoric period in south Wales, when such enclosed settlements served both practical defensive and social functions for individual family groups or small communities. The monument remains visible as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement distribution across Pembrokeshire.

Scollock Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scollock Rath?

Scollock Rath is a prehistoric defended settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE244.

What period does Scollock Rath date from?

Scollock 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 Scollock Rath?

Scollock 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 PE244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scollock Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodbarn Camp (7.2 km), Colby Moor Round Barrow (7.3 km), Moat NW of Merryborough Farm (7.5 km).

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