Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Gloyn Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Cwm Gloyn Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE306
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Gloyn Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that exploit the natural topography of the promontory to create an enclosed defensive position. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a significant example of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and territorial control in the region. The monument is recorded under the Cadw scheduled monument designation PE306 and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in southwest Wales.

Cwm Gloyn Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Gloyn Camp?

Cwm Gloyn Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE306.

What period does Cwm Gloyn Camp date from?

Cwm Gloyn Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Gloyn Camp?

Cwm Gloyn 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 PE306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Gloyn Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waun Clyn-Coch Hut Group (8.3 km), Foel Eryr Round Cairn (8.5 km), Foel Eryr Hut Group (8.5 km).

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