Medieval · Hospital

Whitewell

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE482
Period
Medieval
Site type
Hospital
Broad class
Health and Welfare
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Whitewell is a medieval hospital site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE482. The site represents an important example of medieval charitable provision in South Wales, reflecting the religious and social welfare infrastructure of the medieval period. Though substantial archaeological and structural evidence survives at the location, detailed documentary records concerning the foundation date and precise functions of the establishment remain limited in the published scholarly record. The site's physical remains contribute to our understanding of how medieval Welsh communities organised health and welfare provision beyond major urban centres.

Whitewell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Whitewell?

Whitewell is a medieval hospital site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE482. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE482.

What period does Whitewell date from?

Whitewell dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a hospital. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

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 PE482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Whitewell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Non's Chapel (0.8 km), Well, south of Rhos-y-Cribed (1.4 km), Caerfai Camp (1.6 km).

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