Prehistoric · Hillfort

Cae Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM079
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM079) under the care of Cadw. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defence consisting of a single bank and ditch arrangement, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the region. Its positioning and structural form indicate construction during the later prehistoric period, likely within the Iron Age when such fortified enclosures served as territorial markers, settlement centres, or defensive refuges for surrounding communities. The monument survives as an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in Wales.

Cae Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Camp?

Cae Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM079) under the care of Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM079.

What period does Cae Camp date from?

Cae 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 Cae Camp?

Cae 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 MM079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (5.1 km), Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood (5.2 km), Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm (5.4 km).

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