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Promontory Fort on Great Castle Head is a prehistoric coastal defence structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age. The fort occupies a naturally defensible headland position and is defined by substantial earthwork defences that cut across the promontory, creating an enclosed area overlooking the sea. Its strategic location and fortified character indicate its role as a settlement and defensive stronghold during the Iron Age period, when such promontory forts were common features of the Welsh coastal landscape. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns and defence strategies in southwest Wales, demonstrating the significant investment prehistoric communities made in controlling prominent coastal locations.
Promontory Fort on Great Castle Head is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE416. View the official record →
Promontory Fort on Great Castle Head is a prehistoric coastal defence structure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE416.
Promontory Fort on Great Castle Head dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Promontory Fort on Great Castle Head 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 PE416.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of East Blockhouse N of Rat Island (3.3 km), Promontory Fort at Sheep Island (4.3 km), West Pickard Camp (5.2 km).
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