Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryngwyn Wood Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Bryngwyn Wood Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG029
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryngwyn Wood Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG029) by Cadw. The site comprises a fortified enclosure dating to the Iron Age, defended by substantial earthworks consisting of banks and ditches that follow the natural topography of the hilltop location. The defensive architecture and structural elements are consistent with the settlement and territorial control patterns typical of Iron Age communities in Wales. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the region and contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in Welsh prehistory.

Bryngwyn Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryngwyn Wood Camp?

Bryngwyn Wood Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG029) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG029.

What period does Bryngwyn Wood Camp date from?

Bryngwyn Wood 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 Bryngwyn Wood Camp?

Bryngwyn 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 MG029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryngwyn Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 225m SE of Clwyd-yr-onen (5.7 km), Camp 135m SE of Pant Mawr (6.3 km), Broniarth Hill Camp (6.4 km).

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