Scheduled MonumentsWalesBishop Barnet's Wood Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM139
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM139. The site represents an Iron Age fortified settlement, featuring the characteristic defensive earthworks typical of Welsh hillforts and enclosed settlements from this period. The monument consists of substantial banks and ditches that once defined the perimeter of the enclosed area, demonstrating the engineering capabilities and defensive concerns of Iron Age communities in Wales. Such enclosures served multiple functions within Iron Age society, likely combining residential, agricultural, and defensive purposes within their fortified boundaries.

Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp?

Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM139. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM139.

What period does Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp date from?

Bishop Barnet's Wood 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 Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp?

Bishop Barnet's Wood 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 MM139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Moated Site (4.9 km), Crick Medieval House (4.9 km), Crick Round Barrow (5.3 km).

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