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Dale Point Promontory Fort is a prehistoric defensive structure occupying a prominent coastal headland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises earthwork defences that cut across the narrow neck of the Dale Point promontory, creating a naturally fortified position commanding views of the surrounding coastline and sea approaches. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort exemplifies the promontory fort tradition characteristic of south-western Britain, wherein strategic headland locations were enhanced with substantial ramparts and ditches to create secure enclosed settlements or refuges. The defensive works at Dale Point demonstrate the military and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the Pembrokeshire coastal region.
Dale Point Promontory Fort (Defences) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE322. View the official record →
Dale Point Promontory Fort is a prehistoric defensive structure occupying a prominent coastal headland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE322.
Dale Point Promontory Fort (Defences) 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.
Dale Point Promontory Fort (Defences) 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 PE322.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Blockhouse Fort (1.6 km), Little Castle Point Defended Enclosure (2.7 km), Remains of East Blockhouse N of Rat Island (3 km).
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