Scheduled MonumentsWalesWest Pennar Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

West Pennar Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE262
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Pennar Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises an Iron Age hillfort or defended settlement, dating to the later prehistoric period. The site is characterized by its defensive earthworks, which would have served to enclose and protect a settlement community during this period. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, West Pennar Camp represents an important example of Iron Age settlement strategy and territorial organisation in southwest Wales.

West Pennar Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Pennar Camp?

West Pennar Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE262.

What period does West Pennar Camp date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting West Pennar Camp?

West Pennar 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 PE262.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Pennar Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulliber Camp (East) (7 km), Flimston Farmhouse (7.4 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (7.9 km).

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