Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Oleu Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Oleu Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN041
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Oleu Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN041. The site comprises an Iron Age defensive settlement positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape, reflecting the strategic importance of hillforts during the later prehistoric period in Wales. The monument consists of earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, though specific details of its structural composition and excavation history remain limited in the broader archaeological record. Like many Welsh hillforts of this period, Caer Oleu represents evidence of territorial organisation and defended settlement patterns during the Iron Age, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land use in North Wales.

Caer Oleu Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Oleu Camp?

Caer Oleu Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN041. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN041.

What period does Caer Oleu Camp date from?

Caer Oleu 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 Oleu Camp?

Caer Oleu 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 CN041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Oleu Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanrwst Bridge (5.1 km), Klondyke Lead Mill (5.2 km), Capel Gwydir Uchaf (5.6 km).

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