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Promontory Fort on Worms Head is a prehistoric defensive enclosure occupying the headland of Worms Head near Rhossili in Gower, South Wales. The fort is defined by a substantial rampart and ditch system that cuts across the narrow neck of land connecting the promontory to the mainland, a characteristic design of Iron Age coastal fortifications in Wales. Dating to the Iron Age, the site exemplifies the strategic use of prominent coastal positions for settlement and defence during this period. The natural defences provided by the surrounding cliffs are augmented by the artificial earthworks, creating a defended settlement of considerable strength that would have commanded views over the Bristol Channel.
Promontory Fort on Worms Head is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM492. View the official record →
Promontory Fort on Worms Head is a prehistoric defensive enclosure occupying the headland of Worms Head near Rhossili in Gower, South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM492.
Promontory Fort on Worms 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 Worms 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 GM492.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (1.7 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (2.1 km), Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili (2.3 km).
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