Scheduled MonumentsWalesFlimston Bay Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Flimston Bay Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE318
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Flimston Bay Camp is a Prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast near Tenby, Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive headland position and is defended by a series of earthwork banks and ditches that cut across the promontory, exploiting the natural cliff edges that form the remaining boundaries. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort exemplifies the defended settlement pattern characteristic of south Wales during the late prehistoric period. The defensive earthworks have been substantially preserved and remain visible as prominent archaeological features on the coastal landscape, making the site of significance for understanding Iron Age settlement and territorial control in South Wales.

Flimston Bay Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Flimston Bay Camp?

Flimston Bay Camp is a Prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast near Tenby, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE318.

What period does Flimston Bay Camp date from?

Flimston Bay 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 Flimston Bay Camp?

Flimston Bay 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 PE318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Flimston Bay Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crocksydam Camp (0.6 km), Flimston Farmhouse (1.2 km), Pricaston Farmhouse (2.2 km).

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