Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrocksydam Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Crocksydam Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE319
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crocksydam Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position and is classified as a coastal promontory fort, a settlement type characteristic of later prehistoric communities in Wales. The monument is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE319. The fort's earthworks and defensive characteristics reflect Iron Age or later prehistoric settlement patterns, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation.

Crocksydam Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crocksydam Camp?

Crocksydam Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE319.

What period does Crocksydam Camp date from?

Crocksydam 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 Crocksydam Camp?

Crocksydam 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 PE319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crocksydam Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Flimston Bay Camp (0.6 km), Flimston Farmhouse (1.7 km), Buckspool Down Camp (2.1 km).

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