Caerfai Camp

Also known as:
Penpleidiau Camp
Nearest town:
Haverfordwest (20km E)
OS reference:
SM763239
OS sheet:
157
Latitude:
51° 52' 5.68 N
Longitude:
5° 14' 59.03 W
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Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by spencer

Looking East. The rampart on the left is a good 10’ high.

Image credit: Mike Purslow
spencer
spencer Sep 23, 2018
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The fort boasts four lines of ramparts, three of which are visible here.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The western end of the ramparts, ending abruptly at the cliff edge.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

This deep cleft separates the promontory from the cliffs on the landward side. Looking west across Caerfai Bay.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Beyond the tip of the fort is the rocky islet of Penpleidiau. Skomer Island can be seen on the horizon.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The ditches between ramparts are choked with gorse, but well-defined.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Looking east across Caer Bwdy Bay from the ramparts. The neighbouring forts of Porth-y-Rhaw and Dinas Fawr can both be seen along the coast.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

The eastern end of some pretty impressive, if rather overgrown, ramparts.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by thesweetcheat

Caerfai Camp at the tip of the headland. From Carreg y Barcud to the east. Ramsey Island inevitably pokes its rocky head over the horizon beyond.

Image credit: A. Brookes (27.7.2014)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Oct 5, 2014
Image of Caerfai Camp (Cliff Fort) by Kammer

Taken 15th April 2003: Sunrise over Caerfai Bay, looking across at Caerfai Camp and the tiny island of Penpleidiau.

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer May 8, 2003

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Caerfai Camp
Cliff Fort
Kammer
Kammer May 8, 2003

Translated from the Welsh the name Caerfai, which is given to the bay and the fort, means fort bay. It’s another one of those strange Welsh/English naming things, because the fort’s name refers to the bay that was named after the fort (if you see what I mean). Things have very nearly come full circle.

As well as being known as Caerfai Camp or Fort, the site is also known as Penpleidiau Camp, after the small island that lies to the south of it.

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