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Carn Pentyrch Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN055. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position and exhibits the characteristic defensive earthwork features typical of Iron Age fortifications in Wales, including banks and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a settlement. Though specific archaeological investigations have been limited, the monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents an important example of the fortified settlements that were established across the Welsh uplands during this era. The site's commanding location reflects the strategic considerations of prehistoric communities in controlling territory and resources within the region.
Carn Pentyrch Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN055. View the official record →
Carn Pentyrch Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN055. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN055.
Carn Pentyrch Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Carn Pentyrch Camp 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 CN055.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cybi's Well (0.6 km), Cross-Incised Stone in Llangybi Churchyard (0.7 km), Four Crosses Standing Stone (3.7 km).
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