Scheduled MonumentsWalesMerrion Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Merrion Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE055
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Merrion Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork defence consisting of a single bank and ditch arrangement that encloses an irregular area of land. Such enclosures typically served multiple functions within Iron Age communities, including settlement defence, livestock management, and territorial demarcation. The site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in southwest Wales and contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use in the region.

Merrion Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merrion Camp?

Merrion Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE055.

What period does Merrion Camp date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Merrion Camp?

Merrion 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 PE055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merrion Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Flimston Farmhouse (2.4 km), Flimston Bay Camp (3.1 km), Crocksydam Camp (3.2 km).

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