Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastlemartin Castle
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Castlemartin Castle

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE166
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castlemartin Castle is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises an Iron Age fort situated within the Castlemartin Peninsula, an area of archaeological significance in south-west Wales. The enclosure exhibits the defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, with earthwork defences that would have provided protection for a community during the later prehistoric period. The site remains an important example of Iron Age fortified settlement in Pembrokeshire and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system.

Castlemartin Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE166. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castlemartin Castle?

Castlemartin Castle is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE166.

What period does Castlemartin Castle date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Castlemartin Castle?

Castlemartin Castle 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 PE166.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castlemartin Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pricaston Farmhouse (1.9 km), Bulliber Camp (East) (2 km), Bulliber Hill Camp (2.2 km).

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