Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Pill
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Castle Pill

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE541
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Pill is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site consists of earthwork defences forming an enclosed settlement, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in south Wales, though the precise dating of the monument remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The enclosure's strategic location reflects the defensive requirements of its period and the settlement patterns of late prehistoric communities in the region. Like many comparable sites in Pembrokeshire, Castle Pill represents the material expression of social organisation and territorial control during the later prehistoric period.

Castle Pill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Pill?

Castle Pill is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE541.

What period does Castle Pill date from?

Castle Pill dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Pill?

Castle Pill 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 PE541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Pill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kings Mill Camp (7.6 km), Castlemartin Castle (8 km), Merrion Camp (9.1 km).

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