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Skomar Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the island of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defended headland position and is enclosed by a substantial bank and ditch system, which cuts across the promontory to create a fortified settlement area. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a significant example of coastal defensive architecture from this period, reflecting the strategic importance of maritime access and territorial control in prehistoric Pembrokeshire. The enclosure demonstrates the sophisticated understanding of landscape utilisation and fortification strategy among Iron Age communities in south Wales.
Skomar Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE545. View the official record →
Skomar Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the island of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE545.
Skomar Defended Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Skomar Defended Enclosure 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 PE545.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Old Palace, Lydstep (0.8 km), Old Castle Head Promontory Fort (1.3 km), Radar Station, Old Castle Head (1.4 km).
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