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 comprises an earthwork defence consisting of a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales. The site's precise chronology and extent remain subjects of archaeological study, though its morphology suggests occupation during the later prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Bowett Wood Camp represents an important surviving example of defensive settlement archaeology in southwest Wales.

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 the UK.

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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