Scheduled MonumentsWalesNorth Hill Tor Camp
Medieval · Promontory Fort- coastal

North Hill Tor Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM062
Period
Medieval
Site type
Promontory Fort- coastal
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Hill Tor Camp is a promontory fort located on the Welsh coast, defended by substantial earthwork defences that exploit the natural topography of the headland. The site comprises a series of banks and ditches cut across the neck of the promontory, creating a defensive barrier that would have controlled access to the fortified area. Dating evidence and archaeological assessment place the fort within the medieval period, when such coastal promontory fortifications served defensive and possibly administrative functions. The monument's strategic location and surviving earthwork remains make it significant for understanding medieval settlement patterns and coastal defence strategies in Wales.

North Hill Tor Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Hill Tor Camp?

North Hill Tor Camp is a promontory fort located on the Welsh coast, defended by substantial earthwork defences that exploit the natural topography of the headland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM062.

What period does North Hill Tor Camp date from?

North Hill Tor Camp dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a promontory fort- coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting North Hill Tor Camp?

North Hill Tor 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 GM062.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Hill Tor Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deborah's Hole Camp (7.7 km), Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (7.7 km), Horse Cliff Camp (7.9 km).

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