Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerau Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caerau Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM018
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerau Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in the parish of Caerau in Glamorgan, Wales. The site is defined by a substantial univallate rampart with an external ditch that encloses an area of approximately two hectares on the elevated ground, commanding views across the surrounding lowlands. The hillfort is believed to date to the Iron Age, though occupation evidence and precise chronological detail remain limited in the published archaeological record. The monument represents a significant example of defended settlement in the prehistoric period of South Wales and survives as an important earthwork testimony to the region's ancient settlement patterns.

Caerau Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerau Camp?

Caerau Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in the parish of Caerau in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM018.

What period does Caerau Camp date from?

Caerau 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 Caerau Camp?

Caerau 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 GM018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerau Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Moated Site (6.7 km), Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock (7.7 km), Moulton Roman Site (8.1 km).

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