Medieval · House (domestic)

Whitewell

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE137
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Whitewell is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE137. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the domestic architecture of that era in the region. The site survives as physical evidence of medieval settlement patterns and residential construction in Pembrokeshire, contributing to the archaeological understanding of medieval Welsh domestic life.

Whitewell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Whitewell?

Whitewell is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE137. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE137.

What period does Whitewell date from?

Whitewell 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 Whitewell?

Whitewell 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 PE137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Whitewell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Old Palace, Lydstep (1.1 km), Skomar Defended Enclosure (1.8 km), First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range (1.9 km).

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