Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Old Palace, Lydstep
Medieval · Palace

The Old Palace, Lydstep

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE403
Period
Medieval
Site type
Palace
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Old Palace, Lydstep is a medieval domestic structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the historically significant Lydstep Peninsula. The building dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval residential architecture in the region. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance to understanding domestic life and settlement patterns in medieval Pembrokeshire. The structure's physical remains provide evidence of the building practices and domestic arrangements characteristic of the medieval Welsh and Anglo-Norman periods in south Wales.

The Old Palace, Lydstep is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE403. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Old Palace, Lydstep?

The Old Palace, Lydstep is a medieval domestic structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the historically significant Lydstep Peninsula. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE403.

What period does The Old Palace, Lydstep date from?

The Old Palace, Lydstep dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a palace. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Old Palace, Lydstep?

The Old Palace, Lydstep 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 PE403.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Old Palace, Lydstep?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skomar Defended Enclosure (0.8 km), Whitewell (1.1 km), Old Castle Head Promontory Fort (2 km).

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