Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp N of Tonmawr
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp N of Tonmawr

Wales
Cadw SAM GM057
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp N of Tonmawr is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM057. The site comprises an approximately circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the region. Its positioning and structural form suggest occupation during the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served as centres of habitation and territorial control. The monument represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in Wales.

Camp N of Tonmawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp N of Tonmawr?

Camp N of Tonmawr is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM057. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM057.

What period does Camp N of Tonmawr date from?

Camp N of Tonmawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp N of Tonmawr?

Camp N of Tonmawr 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 GM057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp N of Tonmawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tythegston Long Barrow (8.8 km), Cross in Tythegston Churchyard (8.9 km), Nottage Court Inscribed Stone (9 km).

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