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 is defended by a single substantial rampart cutting across the neck of a coastal promontory, a characteristic defensive arrangement of Iron Age date, though the precise chronology of the fort remains to be definitively established through systematic excavation. The promontory itself provides natural defensive advantages through its cliff-bound position overlooking the sea, a common locational choice for such coastal fortifications. The site represents an important example of coastal Iron Age settlement and defence in southwest Wales and contributes to understanding prehistoric territorial control and settlement patterns in the region.

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 Britain.

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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