Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Caerau
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Caerau

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN044
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN044. The site dates to the Iron Age and comprises a fortified settlement defended by substantial earthwork ramparts and ditches characteristic of contemporary defensive architecture in Wales. Its elevated position commands views across the surrounding landscape, a strategic placement typical of hillforts serving as territorial strongholds and centres of control during the pre-Roman period. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive practices in North Wales.

Castell Caerau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Caerau?

Castell Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN044. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN044.

What period does Castell Caerau date from?

Castell Caerau 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 Caerau?

Castell Caerau 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 CN044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Caerau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber (3.9 km), Capel Gallt-Coed (5.2 km), Standing Stone N of Bettws Fawr (5.5 km).

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