Scheduled MonumentsWalesDeborah's Hole Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Deborah's Hole Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM128
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deborah's Hole Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Welsh coast, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM128. The site exploits a natural coastal headland, defended by substantial earthworks that cut across the promontory to create an enclosed defensive position overlooking the sea. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a characteristic example of Welsh coastal settlement strategy, with its location providing both defensive advantage and access to maritime resources. The earthwork defences and promontory configuration suggest a settlement of some permanence, likely serving both defensive and administrative functions within its local Iron Age community.

Deborah's Hole Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deborah's Hole Camp?

Deborah's Hole Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Welsh coast, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM128. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM128.

What period does Deborah's Hole Camp date from?

Deborah's Hole 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 Deborah's Hole Camp?

Deborah's Hole 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 GM128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deborah's Hole Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (0.2 km), Horse Cliff Camp (0.5 km), Paviland Camp (0.7 km).

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