Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp SW of Castell Cwm Aran
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD094
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Cadw

Overview

History & significance

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site occupies a defensive position typical of Iron Age settlements in the Welsh borderlands, with earthwork features characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The monument's defensive layout and topographical setting reflect the strategic importance of controlling upland territory during a period of increasing social complexity and inter-group competition. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and defensive architecture of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD094. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran?

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD094.

What period does Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran date from?

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran 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 SW of Castell Cwm Aran?

Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran 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 RD094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penybont Common Roman road and early turnpike road (5.5 km), Coed-swydd enclosure (5.5 km), Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common (6.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Camp SW of Castell Cwm Aran