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 situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM356. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents the class of fortified settlements that were characteristic of defended communities in prehistoric Britain. The hillfort is defined by its defensive earthworks, which would have served to protect inhabitants and livestock whilst also potentially functioning as a focal point for social and economic activity within the local region. Such monuments provide important archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, social organisation, and defensive strategies during the Iron Age period in Wales.

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 situated in Wales and 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 Britain.

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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