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Breidden Hill Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located near Welshpool in Montgomeryshire, Wales, situated on the summit of Breidden Hill at approximately 370 metres elevation. The site is defined by a substantial rampart and ditch system that encloses an area of around two hectares, demonstrating Iron Age construction techniques and defensive strategy. Excavation and survey work has established occupation dating primarily to the Iron Age, with evidence suggesting use over an extended period during the first millennium BC. The fort commands extensive views across the Severn valley and represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial control in mid-Wales.
Breidden Hill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG021. View the official record →
Breidden Hill Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located near Welshpool in Montgomeryshire, Wales, situated on the summit of Breidden Hill at approximately 370 metres elevation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG021.
Breidden Hill Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Breidden Hill 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 MG021.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 290m north of Upper House Farm (7.5 km), Black Bank Camp (7.6 km), Offa's Dyke: South of School House (7.7 km).
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