Scheduled MonumentsWalesPortis-Parc Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Portis-Parc Camp

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM100
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Portis-Parc Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM100. The monument comprises an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date, representing the defensive or organizational infrastructure of prehistoric communities in the region. The site's physical remains consist of banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, reflecting the period's emphasis on enclosed settlement and territorial demarcation. As a registered archaeological site, Portis-Parc Camp contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement distribution and settlement strategies across Carmarthenshire and the broader Welsh archaeological landscape.

Portis-Parc Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portis-Parc Camp?

Portis-Parc Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM100. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM100.

What period does Portis-Parc Camp date from?

Portis-Parc 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 Portis-Parc Camp?

Portis-Parc 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 CM100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portis-Parc Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Redstone Cross Round Barrows (7 km), Caerau Gaer (7 km), Llanddewi Gaer (7.1 km).

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