Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurfa Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Burfa Camp

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD013
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burfa Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference RD013. The site consists of a substantial earthwork defence comprising multiple banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, characteristic of Iron Age fortification strategies in the Welsh borderlands. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing an important example of defensive settlement architecture from this era. The camp's prominent topographical position would have afforded commanding views across the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and territorial functions typical of prehistoric hillforts in this region.

Burfa Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burfa Camp?

Burfa Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference RD013. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD013.

What period does Burfa Camp date from?

Burfa Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burfa Camp?

Burfa 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 RD013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burfa Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Twts (5.6 km), Mound S of Woodbrook (7 km), Offa's Dyke: the section E of Garden Wood, extending SE 85yds (80m) (7.4 km).

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