Scheduled MonumentsWalesJordanston Farm Promontory Fort
Iron Age · Promontory Fort - inland

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE572
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort is an Iron Age defensive structure located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The fort occupies a naturally defensible promontory position and is defined by substantial earthwork fortifications typical of Iron Age settlement sites in the region. Such promontory forts served as strongholds for local communities during the Iron Age period, providing strategic advantages through their elevated and isolated positions. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage records as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding Iron Age settlement and defence strategies in south Wales.

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort?

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort is an Iron Age defensive structure located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE572.

What period does Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort date from?

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort?

Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort 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 PE572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jordanston Farm Promontory Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pembroke Castle (7 km), Bowett Wood Camp (7.4 km), Pembroke Town Wall (7.6 km).

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