Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Einon Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Einon Camp

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD014
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Einon Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age period. The site is situated on elevated terrain characteristic of such defensive settlements, which were established to control local territories and provide protection for communities during the later prehistoric era. The fortification would have comprised defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age hillforts of the Welsh borderland region, though the precise condition and extent of surviving features requires archaeological assessment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategy in mid-Wales.

Caer Einon Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD014. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Einon Camp?

Caer Einon Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD014.

What period does Caer Einon Camp date from?

Caer Einon 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 Caer Einon Camp?

Caer Einon 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 RD014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Einon Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (3.6 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (3.8 km), Caer Beris (4.1 km).

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