Scheduled MonumentsWalesWest Pickard Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

West Pickard Camp

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE167
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Pickard Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive headland position and is protected by ramparts and ditches that cut across the promontory neck, a characteristic defensive arrangement of Iron Age coastal fortifications in Wales. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, when such enclosed settlements served both defensive and settlement functions for coastal communities. The physical remains demonstrate the strategic importance placed on controlling this section of the Pembrokeshire coastline during prehistory.

West Pickard Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Pickard Camp?

West Pickard Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE167.

What period does West Pickard Camp date from?

West Pickard Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting West Pickard Camp?

West Pickard 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 PE167.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Pickard Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gravel Bay anti-aircraft battery (2 km), Devil's Quoit Burial Chamber (2.4 km), Crow Back Tumulus (4.5 km).

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