Scheduled MonumentsWalesLongstone Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Longstone Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE179
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Longstone Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE179. The site comprises an oval or sub-rectangular enclosure defined by substantial earthwork banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in Wales. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents a significant example of domestic settlement and territorial organisation in prehistoric Pembrokeshire. The enclosure's physical remains, visible as pronounced field boundaries, provide evidence of the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in this region of south Wales.

Longstone Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE179. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Longstone Camp?

Longstone Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE179. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE179.

What period does Longstone Camp date from?

Longstone Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Longstone Camp?

Longstone 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 PE179.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longstone Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tramroad Incline at Saundersfoot (5.3 km), Rhode Wood Shaft Mounds (6 km), Standing Stone 350m N of Knightston Farm (7.3 km).

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