Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Lake Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Castle Lake Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE278
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Lake Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position and is characterized by substantial earthwork defences typical of Iron Age fortifications, comprising ditch and bank systems that cut across the promontory to create an enclosed settlement area. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, representing an important example of coastal defensive architecture from this era in south-west Wales. Such promontory forts served as secure settlements and likely functioned as centres of local authority and control of maritime resources during later prehistoric times.

Castle Lake Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE278. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Lake Camp?

Castle Lake Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Pembrokeshire coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE278.

What period does Castle Lake Camp date from?

Castle Lake Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Lake Camp?

Castle Lake Camp 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 PE278.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Lake Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay (6.5 km), Cresswell Quay (6.8 km), Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm (7.4 km).

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