Scheduled MonumentsWalesKings Mill Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Kings Mill Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE245
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kings Mill Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that exploit the natural topography of the promontory to create a defensible enclosure, characteristic of Iron Age fort construction in Wales. Although precise dating remains uncertain without extensive excavation, the monument is likely to belong to the later prehistoric period, possibly Iron Age. The fort represents an important example of inland promontory defence in Pembrokeshire and contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the region.

Kings Mill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kings Mill Camp?

Kings Mill Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE245.

What period does Kings Mill Camp date from?

Kings Mill Camp dates from the prehistoric 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 Kings Mill Camp?

Kings Mill 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 PE245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kings Mill Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulliber Camp (East) (2.8 km), Flimston Farmhouse (3.1 km), Flimston Bay Camp (4.2 km).

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