Scheduled MonumentsWalesSlade Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Slade Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE271
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Slade Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site is defined by defensive earthworks that exploit the natural topography of the promontory, representing a form of settlement and refuge characteristic of Iron Age communities in Wales. The fort's physical remains consist of banks and ditches positioned to command the approach to the elevated peninsular position. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, Slade Camp forms part of the wider archaeological evidence for Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in south-west Wales.

Slade Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slade Camp?

Slade Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE271.

What period does Slade Camp date from?

Slade Camp 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 Slade Camp?

Slade Camp 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 PE271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slade Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush (2.7 km), Keeston Castle (3.1 km), Camrose Mound & Bailey Castle (4.5 km).

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