Scheduled MonumentsWalesUnderhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings
Post Medieval/Modern · Coal Mine

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE463
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Coal Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial coal mine located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference PE463. The site represents evidence of early coal extraction methods employed in the region during the post-medieval period and beyond, reflecting the development of Wales's mineral resources during the industrial era. The workings comprise physical remains characteristic of primitive mining techniques that predate the mechanised operations of later industrial development.

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings?

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial coal mine located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference PE463. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE463.

What period does Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings date from?

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a coal mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings?

Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings 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 PE463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site (7.2 km), Whitewell (7.7 km), Sculptured Stone Cross in Church (8.1 km).

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