Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Bwa-drain Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Bwa-drain Camp

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD121
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Bwa-drain Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, reflecting the defensive requirements of its period. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a significant example of the enclosed settlements that characterised this era in Wales, serving both defensive and administrative functions for the community it protected. The monument remains largely unexcavated, preserving archaeological deposits that may yield further understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the region.

Castell Bwa-drain Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Bwa-drain Camp?

Castell Bwa-drain Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD121.

What period does Castell Bwa-drain Camp date from?

Castell Bwa-drain Camp 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 Castell Bwa-drain Camp?

Castell Bwa-drain 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 CD121.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Bwa-drain Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Ty'n-y-Cwm Camps (6.3 km), Castell Grogwynion (7 km), Cefn Blewog Camp (7.2 km).

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