Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaengwaith-Noah Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE085
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive hilltop position and is defined by its characteristic arrangement of earthwork defences typical of Iron Age fortification. The camp represents an important example of the defensive settlement strategy employed by Iron Age communities in South Wales, utilising the landscape to create a fortified enclosure. Its archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the pattern of settlement and territorial organisation in prehistoric Pembrokeshire.

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaengwaith-Noah Camp?

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE085.

What period does Blaengwaith-Noah Camp date from?

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Blaengwaith-Noah Camp?

Blaengwaith-Noah Camp 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 PE085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaengwaith-Noah Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New House Round Barrows (1.1 km), Longstone Camp (2.4 km), Castle Heli Mound (4.6 km).

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