Medieval · Tower

The Tower

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE068
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Tower is a medieval defensive structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE068. The tower dates to the medieval period and represents the type of fortified architecture that characterised the region during the Norman and later medieval occupation of southwest Wales. Its physical form reflects the defensive requirements of the period, serving as both a military structure and a symbol of authority within the local landscape. Like many towers in Pembrokeshire, it would have functioned as part of the broader network of fortifications established to control territory and maintain security in this strategically important part of Wales.

The Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Tower?

The Tower is a medieval defensive structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE068. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE068.

What period does The Tower date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting The Tower?

The Tower 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 PE068.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crow Back Tumulus (6 km), Linney Tobruk Shelters (6.3 km), Linney Head Tumulus (6.4 km).

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