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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Bryn Mawr Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG158
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Mawr Camp is a hillfort situated in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site comprises defensive earthworks consisting of a single rampart and ditch that enclose the summit of the hill, a characteristic feature of Welsh hillforts from this era. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and defence strategy in the Welsh landscape, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, Bryn Mawr Camp continues to contribute to understanding of prehistoric fortified settlements in north Wales.

Bryn Mawr Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG158. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Bryn Mawr Camp?

Bryn Mawr Camp is a hillfort situated in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG158.

What period does Bryn Mawr Camp date from?

Bryn Mawr 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Mawr Camp?

Bryn Mawr 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 MG158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Mawr Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Collfryn Enclosure & Field System (3.4 km), Offa's Dyke: Section extending 3000m SE to Bele Brook, Llandrinio (4 km), Llandrinio Bridge (5.1 km).

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