Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp at Cwm Llwyd
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Camp at Cwm Llwyd

Wales
Cadw SAM GM356
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp at Cwm Llwyd is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM356. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive settlement characteristic of its period, with earthwork features typical of hillforts constructed across Wales during the later prehistory. The monument's physical remains comprise defensive banks and ditches positioned to command the surrounding landscape, reflecting the strategic considerations of Iron Age communities. Such sites functioned as centres of occupation, control, and refuge, serving important roles within the settlement hierarchies of their time.

Camp at Cwm Llwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp at Cwm Llwyd?

Camp at Cwm Llwyd is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM356. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM356.

What period does Camp at Cwm Llwyd date from?

Camp at Cwm Llwyd 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 Camp at Cwm Llwyd?

Camp at Cwm Llwyd 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 GM356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp at Cwm Llwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangan Celtic Cross (7.5 km), Medieval Cross in Churchyard (7.5 km), Ewenni Priory (8.4 km).

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