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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Stackpole Earthwork

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE347
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stackpole Earthwork is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference PE347. The monument consists of an earthen bank and ditch forming an irregular enclosure, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age defensive or communal structures in south Wales. Its exact dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though such enclosures typically served purposes ranging from settlement defence to ceremonial gathering or stock management during their periods of use. The earthwork represents an important element of the prehistoric landscape of the Pembrokeshire peninsula, contributing to understanding of early settlement patterns and land use in this region of Wales.

Stackpole Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stackpole Earthwork?

Stackpole Earthwork is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference PE347. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE347.

What period does Stackpole Earthwork date from?

Stackpole Earthwork dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stackpole Earthwork?

Stackpole Earthwork 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 PE347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stackpole Earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (1.7 km), Greenala Camp (2 km), Stackpole Warren Hut Group (2.1 km).

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