Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Meherin Camps
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Meherin Camps

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE034
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Meherin Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises a defended enclosure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southwest Wales, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The monument's earthwork defences reflect the strategic importance of hillforts during the Iron Age period as centres of territorial control and refuge. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric defensive architecture in the Pembrokeshire region.

Castell Meherin Camps is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Meherin Camps?

Castell Meherin Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE034.

What period does Castell Meherin Camps date from?

Castell Meherin Camps dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Meherin Camps?

Castell Meherin Camps 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 PE034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Meherin Camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New House Round Barrows (0.9 km), Longstone Camp (1.7 km), Stepaside/Kilgetty Ironworks (4.4 km).

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