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Castell Heinif is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive headland position and is defended by earthwork ramparts that cut across the promontory, exploiting the natural cliff edges that provide substantial protection on the remaining sides. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a significant example of coastal defensive settlement in prehistoric Wales, with its strategic location suggesting control over maritime activity and resources in the region. The monument remains an important archaeological site for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification practices along the Welsh coastline.
Castell Heinif is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE295. View the official record →
Castell Heinif is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE295.
Castell Heinif dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Heinif 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 PE295.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Justinian's Chapel (0.6 km), Lower Tregennis Burial Chamber (1.3 km), Clegyr-Boia Camp (1.4 km).
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