In 2007, Cambria Archaeology carried out a two-week excavation at Maenclochog with support from PLANED, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and the EU-funded Experience Pembrokeshire project. The work revealed evidence of a medieval defended settlement, including a bank, ditch, and manorial features, as well as signs of an earlier pre-Norman phase with roundhouses—an unusual find in Wales. The project engaged the local community, drew significant media attention, and welcomed over 400 visitors, including school groups and holidaymakers, highlighting the importance of Maenclochog’s early history.
