Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Euni Camp
Iron Age · Hillfort

Caer Euni Camp

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME015
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Euni Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The site comprises a substantial defensive enclosure typical of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in Wales, with earthwork defences that would have served both protective and administrative functions for the local community. Located in the upland terrain characteristic of this region, the camp's position reflects strategic siting practices common to Iron Age fort construction in Wales, commanding views of surrounding land.

Caer Euni Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Euni Camp?

Caer Euni Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME015.

What period does Caer Euni Camp date from?

Caer Euni Camp dates from the iron age 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 Euni Camp?

Caer Euni 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 ME015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Euni Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffridd Camen Hafodydd (8 km), Ring Cairn E of Ffridd Camen (8.3 km), Two Ring Cairns West of Cwm Tywyll (8.4 km).

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