Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp 400m NW of Holgan
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Camp 400m NW of Holgan

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE102
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 400m NW of Holgan is a prehistoric promontory fort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortification, positioned to exploit the natural topography of the landscape for defensive advantage. Like other promontory forts in Wales, it would have served as a stronghold during the later prehistoric period, providing protection and control over the surrounding territory. The monument is recorded in the Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments) register as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological and historical importance to the prehistoric settlement patterns of Pembrokeshire.

Camp 400m NW of Holgan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 400m NW of Holgan?

Camp 400m NW of Holgan is a prehistoric promontory fort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE102.

What period does Camp 400m NW of Holgan date from?

Camp 400m NW of Holgan dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp 400m NW of Holgan?

Camp 400m NW of Holgan 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 PE102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 400m NW of Holgan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Coch (4.5 km), Minwear Ringwork (4.8 km), Newton North Church (4.9 km).

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