Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography)
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG177
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp Pen-y-Gelli is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and identified through aerial photography survey. The site is defined by its earthwork boundaries characteristic of Iron Age defensive or administrative enclosures, though the precise dating and functional classification remain subjects of archaeological study. Its discovery and documentation through aerial reconnaissance represents an important example of how landscape survey techniques have enhanced understanding of Wales's prehistoric settlement patterns. The enclosure contributes to the broader record of Iron Age settlement and land use in the Welsh archaeological landscape.

Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp Pen-y-Gelli is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and identified through aerial photography survey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG177.

What period does Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) date from?

Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) 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 Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) 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 MG177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upper Short Ditch (4.3 km), Upper Short Ditch Also in Powys: Wales (4.4 km), Block Wood Round Barrow (5.3 km).

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