Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD093
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference RD093. Like other hillforts of its class in the Welsh Marches, it represents a form of defended settlement typical of the Iron Age period, reflecting the territorial organisation and social hierarchies of prehistoric communities in the region. The earthwork comprises defensive ramparts characteristic of hillfort construction, though the precise details of its internal layout and chronological phases remain subjects for archaeological investigation.

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer?

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer is a prehistoric hillfort located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD093.

What period does Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer date from?

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer 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 W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer?

Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer 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 RD093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common (5.8 km), Old Castle Mound (7.1 km), Llandegley Rocks hillfort (8.2 km).

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