Scheduled MonumentsWalesWalton Mill Rath
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Walton Mill Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE460
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walton Mill Rath is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in Wales. The site's precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its morphology is consistent with Iron Age settlement enclosures, which typically served as domestic and defensive centres. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Walton Mill Rath preserves evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Pembrokeshire landscape.

Walton Mill Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE460. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Walton Mill Rath?

Walton Mill Rath is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE460.

What period does Walton Mill Rath date from?

Walton Mill Rath 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 Walton Mill Rath?

Walton Mill 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 PE460.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walton Mill Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mounds on the Island (9.2 km), Slebech Old Church (9.2 km), Blackpool Iron Furnace (9.3 km).

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