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 consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh borderlands, with ramparts and ditches designed to enclose and protect a hilltop settlement. The fort's physical remains reflect the strategic importance of elevated positions in this region during the Iron Age period, when such fortified enclosures served as centres of habitation, storage, and territorial control. Like many Welsh hillforts, Camp W demonstrates the sophisticated defensive architecture and settlement strategies employed by Iron Age communities in upland areas.

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 Britain.

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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