Castell Henllys, Nevern
Has been described as a Rejected Timber Castle (Other/Unknown)
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Castell Henllys, Nevern |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Pembrokeshire |
| Modern Authority | Pembrokeshire |
| 1974 Authority | Dyfed |
| Community | Nevern |
A settlement enclosure, about 88m north-west to south-east by 74m, occupying an inland promontory, defined on the open, north-west side by a double rampart and ditch, with an annex beyond; occupation within the enclosure ceased, about 0BC/AD, when a settlement was established in the annex, there being a possible reoccupation of the enclosure in the late/post Roman period. A continuing program of excavation has been accompanied by reconstruction of structures within the enclosure. The site is currently use for educational purposes (Mytum 1999b (Coflein)
A minor fortification of castle site abandoned by the fourteenth century is shown here on Rees' map, and the site is listed as a possible early castle site for inclusion in their main list by Hogg and King. Grimes classifies the site as a promontory fort, as do the Royal Commission. The site occupies a position at the end of a promontory of land. To the east and the south the ground falls away sharply; the Ordnance Survey recorded that these slopes show signs of scarping and that the promontory was cut off by a 15ft high rampart. (Dyfed Archaeological Trust HER)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
Not Listed
The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SN117391 |
| Latitude | 52.0177116394043 |
| Longitude | -4.74509000778198 |
| Eastings | 211720 |
| Northings | 239150 |
