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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 located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the landscape of Iron Age settlement patterns characteristic of south-western Britain. The site comprises defensive earthworks including ramparts and camps that reflect the architectural strategies employed during the Iron Age for territorial control and community protection. Its position in Pembrokeshire places it within a region that saw sustained prehistoric settlement and demonstrates the distribution of hillforts across the Welsh peninsula during the later prehistoric period. The monument's physical remains preserve evidence of the defensive infrastructure typical of Iron Age communities in this region, contributing to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric Welsh settlement hierarchies and social organisation.

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 located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the landscape of Iron Age settlement patterns characteristic of south-western Britain. 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 the UK.

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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