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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM066
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Field Camp E of Craig-Llywn is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM066. The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement activity, typical of the hillforts that characterised the Welsh landscape during the later prehistoric period. The monument comprises earthwork remains that reflect the strategic use of elevated terrain for settlement and territorial control, characteristic of Iron Age communities in this region. Like comparable fortified sites across Wales, Castle Field would have served functions relating to settlement, storage, and defence during its period of occupation.

Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM066. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn?

Castle Field Camp E of Craig-Llywn is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM066. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM066.

What period does Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn date from?

Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn dates from the prehistoric 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 Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn?

Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn 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 GM066.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mellons Churchyard Cross (3.6 km), Caer Castell Camp (4.3 km), Pen y lan Roman Site (5.3 km).

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