Scheduled MonumentsWalesStembridge Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Stembridge Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM125
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stembridge Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising a single bank and ditch arrangement that encloses an irregular hilltop position. Dating evidence and typological analysis suggest occupation during the Iron Age, when such fortified settlements served important defensive and administrative functions within their local territories. The camp's strategic location within the Vale of Glamorgan indicates its role within the settlement hierarchy of Iron Age south Wales, though the precise chronology and duration of occupation remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.

Stembridge Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM125. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Stembridge Camp?

Stembridge Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM125.

What period does Stembridge Camp date from?

Stembridge Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stembridge Camp?

Stembridge 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 GM125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stembridge Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (5.8 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (5.8 km), Castell Oxwich (5.9 km).

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