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 situated in inland Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises a defensive earthwork that exploits the natural topography of the landscape to create a fortified position, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales. Located near Holgan, this monument is recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments under reference PE102 and represents the defensive architecture of prehistoric communities in the region. The fort's construction and use reflect the strategic concerns of Iron Age populations in Pembrokeshire, demonstrating the importance of defensible positions during this period of Welsh prehistory.

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 situated in inland 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 the UK.

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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