Marloes Sound Rath

Also known as:
Watery Bay rath
Nearest town:
Milford Haven (14km E)
OS reference:
SM76870793
OS sheet:
157
Latitude:
51° 43' 30.37 N
Longitude:
5° 13' 52.28 W
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Images

Image of Marloes Sound Rath (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Little freshwater stream running along the southeastern boundary of the site.

Image credit: A. Brookes (9.5.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jul 4, 2014
Image of Marloes Sound Rath (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The well-defined double ramparts, seen from the southeast.

Image credit: A. Brookes (9.5.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jul 4, 2014
Image of Marloes Sound Rath (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Marloes Bay Rath occupies the flat cliff top ahead. The ramparts can be seen on the right. The interior is surprisingly clear and spacious, seemingly unaffected by the coastal erosion that has reduced most of the forts on this coastline.

Image credit: A. Brookes (9.5.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jul 4, 2014

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