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Roman · Hillfort

Castell Cawr Hillfort

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE114
Period
Roman
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Cawr is a hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated in a landscape of considerable archaeological significance. The site exhibits defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction, with substantial banks and ditches defining its interior enclosure. Evidence of Roman period activity has been identified within the hillfort's bounds, indicating continued occupation or use during the Romano-British period, a pattern common in many Welsh hillforts where Iron Age fortifications remained in use under Roman administration. The site's designation as a scheduled monument (SAM DE114) reflects its importance for understanding the transition between Iron Age and Romano-British settlement patterns in North Wales.

Castell Cawr Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Cawr Hillfort?

Castell Cawr is a hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated in a landscape of considerable archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE114.

What period does Castell Cawr Hillfort date from?

Castell Cawr Hillfort dates from the roman 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 Castell Cawr Hillfort?

Castell Cawr Hillfort 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 DE114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Cawr Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount, Abergele (1.5 km), Pen-y-Corddyn Camp (2 km), St George's Well, Abergele (4.2 km).

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