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 located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that exploit the natural topography of the promontory to create a fortified enclosure, a defensive strategy characteristic of Iron Age settlement in south-western Britain. Dating evidence places the fort within the Iron Age period, when such hillforts and promontory forts served as territorial strongholds, centres of authority, and places of refuge for surrounding communities. The site remains a significant example of later prehistoric defensive architecture in the Pembrokeshire 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 located 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 the UK.

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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