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Parc-Cynog Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CM138. The site occupies a naturally defended position and represents a form of fortified settlement typical of Iron Age communities in Wales, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. The camp's defensive character is emphasised by its topographical setting, which would have provided strategic advantages for its inhabitants. As with many such monuments in the region, Parc-Cynog Camp contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive strategies in medieval and Iron Age Wales.
Parc-Cynog Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM138. View the official record →
Parc-Cynog Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CM138. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM138.
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 the UK.
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.
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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