Scheduled MonumentsWalesBowett Wood Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Bowett Wood Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE057
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowett Wood Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The site's physical remains preserve evidence of prehistoric occupation and land use practices, contributing to understanding of Iron Age communities in southwest Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Bowett Wood Camp represents an important archaeological resource for the study of prehistoric settlement and territorial organisation in Pembrokeshire.

Bowett Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowett Wood Camp?

Bowett Wood Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE057.

What period does Bowett Wood Camp date from?

Bowett Wood Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowett Wood Camp?

Bowett Wood 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 PE057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowett Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sampson Cross Standing Stone (4.4 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (4.8 km), Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (5.7 km).

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