Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Blewog Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Cefn Blewog Camp

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD011
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Blewog Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises an upland enclosure defined by substantial earthworks that date to the Iron Age period. The monument is situated on elevated terrain, a characteristic placement for contemporary defensive and settlement sites in Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age occupation and land use within the region. The site has been formally scheduled as an ancient monument under the cadaster of Cadw's protected archaeological sites.

Cefn Blewog Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Blewog Camp?

Cefn Blewog Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD011.

What period does Cefn Blewog Camp date from?

Cefn Blewog Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Blewog Camp?

Cefn Blewog 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 CD011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Blewog Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ystrad-Meurig Castle (5 km), Cwm-Meurig-Isaf Mound and Bailey Castle (5.1 km), Burnt Mound 230m NE of Ffos (5.3 km).

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