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Pen Castell;Dinas Island

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NPRN409506
Map ReferenceSN04SW
Grid ReferenceSN0020040000
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPembrokeshire
Old CountyPembrokeshire
CommunityDinas Cross
Type Of SitePROMONTORY FORT
PeriodIron Age
Description
b. Iron Age Promontory fort on the North side of Pwllgwaelod. Defined by a single rampart which runs for 60m across the neck of the promontory, enclosing 0.19ha.
L Osborne, RCAHM

b. Another possible promontory fort might be at SN00303999 about 85m ESE. This is described as a more certain site than the one above with a "defending bank" about 4m long, 2m - 3m wide and 0.5m high. No evidence of habitation within defended area. Source: National Trust Report: John Latham. 1995. Archaeological Survey of Pen Dinas/Dinas Island (unpublished).
John Latham RCAHMW 4 September 2018