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 structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference PE423. The building dates to the medieval period and is notable for its vaulted hall, a distinctive architectural feature that reflects contemporary building practices in the region. The surviving remains demonstrate the quality of construction and domestic arrangement characteristic of medieval Welsh gentry housing. The site represents an important example of medieval domestic architecture in Pembrokeshire and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and building traditions in medieval Wales.

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 structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference PE423. 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 Britain.

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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