Scheduled MonumentsWalesParc-Cynog Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Parc-Cynog Camp

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM138
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Parc-Cynog Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, positioned to command views across inland terrain. The site is defined by defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of the promontory, a characteristic design strategy of Iron Age fortifications in Wales. Dating evidence and structural typology place the monument within the Iron Age period, though precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The fort represents an important example of inland promontory fortification from this era, reflecting settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in south Wales.

Parc-Cynog Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parc-Cynog Camp?

Parc-Cynog Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, positioned to command views across inland terrain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM138.

What period does Parc-Cynog Camp date from?

Parc-Cynog 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Parc-Cynog Camp?

Parc-Cynog 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 CM138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parc-Cynog Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant-Glas Camp (0.6 km), Castle-Lloyd Round Barrow (1.2 km), Castle-Lloyd Camp (1.4 km).

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