Scheduled MonumentsWalesGreenala Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort- coastal

Greenala Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE046
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort- coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greenala Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive coastal position and is protected by substantial earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age fortification practices. The camp's strategic location overlooking the sea would have provided control over maritime access and coastal resources during the prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Greenala Camp represents an important example of Iron Age coastal settlement and defence in southwest Wales.

Greenala Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greenala Camp?

Greenala Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE046.

What period does Greenala Camp date from?

Greenala 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 Greenala Camp?

Greenala 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 PE046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greenala Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Earthwork (2 km), Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (3 km), Stackpole Warren Hut Group (3.3 km).

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