Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
PE184
Name
Gelly Earthwork
Date of Designation
06/06/1950
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Llawhaden
Easting
207933
Northing
219716
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Rath
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises a small defended enclosure or rath, which probably dates to the Iron Age period (800 BC - 43 AD). Usually enclosed by a bank and ditch, raths often contsin evidence of intensive occupation. The Gelly Earthwork comprises a block of stone with an oval hollow on one side. The letters 'CANV' are cut on the margin at the back of the seat hollow.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of Iron Age settlement and social organisation. The monument forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric landscape. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information in regard to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.