Scheduled MonumentsWalesGreat Treffgarne Wood Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Great Treffgarne Wood Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE247
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Treffgarne Wood Camp is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within woodland in the parish of Treffgarne. The monument consists of a univallate hillfort, defined by a single substantial rampart with an external ditch, a defensive configuration typical of Iron Age fortifications in Wales. The site commands views across the surrounding landscape, a characteristic feature of defensive enclosures positioned to serve both protective and territorial functions during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork remains largely visible despite its woodland setting, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement and defensive practice in the region.

Great Treffgarne Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great Treffgarne Wood Camp?

Great Treffgarne Wood Camp is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within woodland in the parish of Treffgarne. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE247.

What period does Great Treffgarne Wood Camp date from?

Great Treffgarne Wood Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Great Treffgarne Wood Camp?

Great Treffgarne Wood 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 PE247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Treffgarne Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath 150m SE of Pelcomb Farm (6.4 km), Moat NW of Merryborough Farm (7.2 km), Good Hook Round Barrow (7.3 km).

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