Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoed Fenni-Fach Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Coed Fenni-Fach Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR042
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed Fenni-Fach Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR042. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive settlement characteristic of the period, when such hillforts served as centres of control and refuge across Wales and the broader Celtic world. The monument's physical remains comprise earthwork fortifications typical of Iron Age construction, though specific details of its architectural features and dimensions require consultation of detailed archaeological survey records. Its location within the upland landscape of Breconshire reflects the strategic positioning of such settlements to dominate surrounding territory during the pre-Roman Iron Age period.

Coed Fenni-Fach Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed Fenni-Fach Camp?

Coed Fenni-Fach Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR042. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR042.

What period does Coed Fenni-Fach Camp date from?

Coed Fenni-Fach 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 Coed Fenni-Fach Camp?

Coed Fenni-Fach 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 BR042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed Fenni-Fach Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Gyrn hut platform (N) (7.3 km), Y Gyrn longhuts (7.4 km), Y Gyrn hut platforms (7.4 km).

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