Scheduled MonumentsWalesFishpond Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Fishpond Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE112
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fishpond Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position and is defined by substantial earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age coastal settlements, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. The fort commands views over the Bristol Channel and represents an important example of the promontory fort tradition found along the Welsh coastline, where topography was exploited to create naturally fortified settlements. The site's coastal location suggests it may have served functions relating to maritime activity, territorial control, or defence during the later prehistoric period.

Fishpond Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishpond Camp?

Fishpond Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE112.

What period does Fishpond Camp date from?

Fishpond 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 Fishpond Camp?

Fishpond 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 PE112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishpond Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Warren Hut Group (0.7 km), Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (1 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (1.1 km).

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