Prehistoric · Rath

Park Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE261
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Rath
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park Camp is a prehistoric rath situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing an important example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in southwest Wales. The monument consists of a roughly circular enclosure defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of the rath form which served as both domestic and pastoral settlement sites during the Iron Age period. Located within the Pembrokeshire landscape, Park Camp reflects the settlement patterns and land use strategies of later prehistoric communities in this coastal region. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw underscores its archaeological significance for understanding Iron Age society and settlement hierarchy in Wales.

Park Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park Camp?

Park Camp is a prehistoric rath situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing an important example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in southwest Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE261.

What period does Park Camp date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Park Camp?

Park 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 PE261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hodgeston Moated Site (6.4 km), Whitewell (6.6 km), The Old Palace, Lydstep (6.9 km).

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