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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Summerhouse Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM032
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Summerhouse Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM032. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a single rampart and ditch, typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in South Wales, though occupation may have extended into the early Roman period. The earthwork commands views over the surrounding landscape and represents the class of modest hillforts that served defensive, settlement, and possibly communal functions during the later prehistoric period. Such sites are characteristic of the political and social organisation of Iron Age communities in South Wales.

Summerhouse Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Summerhouse Camp?

Summerhouse Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM032. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM032.

What period does Summerhouse Camp date from?

Summerhouse 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 Summerhouse Camp?

Summerhouse 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 GM032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Summerhouse Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Orchard Manor House (2.1 km), Boverton Place (2.2 km), Limpert Bay Anti-invasion Defences (2.3 km).

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