Scheduled MonumentsWalesWest Tarr Vaulted Hall House
Medieval · House (domestic)

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE423
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House is a medieval domestic building located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents an important example of late medieval Welsh residential architecture. The structure is distinguished by its vaulted stone construction, a feature that marks it as a building of some status and sophistication within the medieval period. Dating to the late medieval era, the hall house demonstrates the architectural traditions and building practices characteristic of Welsh gentry dwellings of this time. The vaulted design, combined with its domestic function, indicates that West Tarr served as the residence of a household of considerable means during the later Middle Ages.

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Tarr Vaulted Hall House?

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House is a medieval domestic building located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents an important example of late medieval Welsh residential architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE423.

What period does West Tarr Vaulted Hall House date from?

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting West Tarr Vaulted Hall House?

West Tarr Vaulted Hall House 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 PE423.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Tarr Vaulted Hall House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitewell (1.8 km), The Old Palace, Lydstep (2.4 km), Skomar Defended Enclosure (3.3 km).

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