Scheduled MonumentsWalesLinney Head Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Linney Head Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE316
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linney Head Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference PE316. The site occupies a naturally defensive headland position, with its fortifications comprising banks and ditches that cut across the neck of the promontory to create an enclosed defensive enclosure. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a characteristic form of coastal settlement and defence strategy employed during the later prehistoric period in Wales. The site's commanding maritime location suggests it may have served functions related to territorial control, storage of valuable goods, or protection during a period of significant social and economic activity in the region.

Linney Head Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linney Head Camp?

Linney Head Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference PE316. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE316.

What period does Linney Head Camp date from?

Linney Head 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Linney Head Camp?

Linney Head 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 PE316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linney Head Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linney Deserted Medieval Village (1.2 km), Linney Head Tumulus (1.3 km), Linney Tobruk Shelters (1.3 km).

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