Scheduled MonumentsWalesWoodland Rath
Prehistoric · Rath

Woodland Rath

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE191
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodland Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference PE191. The site comprises an earthwork rath, a form of fortified settlement characteristic of Iron Age and early medieval Wales, though the precise dating of this particular example requires archaeological assessment. The monument's physical character reflects typical rath construction, featuring defensive earthwork ramparts that would have enclosed a residential or communal space. Such enclosed settlements were important territorial markers and defensive structures in prehistoric and early medieval Pembrokeshire, representing significant developments in settlement organisation and land use during their respective periods.

Woodland Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodland Rath?

Woodland Rath is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference PE191. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE191.

What period does Woodland Rath date from?

Woodland Rath dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a rath. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodland Rath?

Woodland 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 PE191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodland Rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stack Rock Fort (6.9 km), Chapel Bay Fort (8.1 km), West Angle Bay Early Medieval Settlement (8.7 km).

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