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Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Pembrokeshire coast near Solva. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position, a characteristic placement for such fortifications dating to the Iron Age period. The fort is defined by defensive earthworks, including ditches and banks, which cut across the promontory to isolate and protect the seaward settlement area. Such coastal promontory forts served as defended settlements and trading centres, reflecting the strategic importance of maritime access during Iron Age communities in southwest Wales.
Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE410. View the official record →
Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Pembrokeshire coast near Solva. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE410.
Promontory Fort S of Solva Harbour 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 S of Solva Harbour 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 PE410.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lime Kilns (0.3 km), Enclosure 200m SE of Solva Village (0.8 km), Burial Chamber (1 km).
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