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Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down

Wales
Cadw SAM GM466
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down is a prehistoric defence work located inland in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's records. The fort occupies a naturally defensible promontory position, a characteristic siting strategy for Iron Age fortifications in the Welsh landscape. Its physical form comprises earthwork defences that would have exploited the topography to create an enclosed settlement area. This monument represents an important example of the hillfort and promontory fort tradition that characterised the later prehistoric period in Wales, particularly the Iron Age.

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down?

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down is a prehistoric defence work located inland in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's records. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM466.

What period does Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down date from?

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down 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 Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down?

Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down 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 GM466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Bach Camps (5.4 km), Cwm Nash Defended Enclosure (6.7 km), Tithe Barn, Dovecot & Remains of Other Buildings (6.8 km).

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