Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae Summerhouse Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Cae Summerhouse Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM102
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Summerhouse Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM102 by Cadw. The site comprises an enclosed settlement dating to the prehistoric period, likely representing domestic occupation and activity associated with early agricultural communities. The monument's physical form consists of earthwork remains that define the boundaries of the enclosure, which would have contained structures and organised space for habitation and subsistence activities. Such enclosures are characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales and provide evidence for the organisation and territorial use of land during this formative period of human occupation.

Cae Summerhouse Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Summerhouse Camp?

Cae Summerhouse Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM102 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM102.

What period does Cae Summerhouse Camp date from?

Cae Summerhouse 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 Cae Summerhouse Camp?

Cae Summerhouse 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 GM102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Summerhouse Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heol y Mynydd Round Barrow (3.5 km), Croes Antoni (4 km), St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross (4.2 km).

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