Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoed y Defaid Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Coed y Defaid Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM134
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed y Defaid Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference MM134. The site represents Iron Age defensive architecture, a period when such hillforts served as territorial strongholds and centres of power across Britain. The monument's physical character is defined by its earthwork defences, comprising banks and ditches characteristic of hillfort construction during this era. Such fortifications typically enclosed settlement areas and provided strategic advantage through elevated positioning and fortified perimeters, reflecting the organisational capacity and social hierarchy of Iron Age communities.

Coed y Defaid Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed y Defaid Camp?

Coed y Defaid Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference MM134. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM134.

What period does Coed y Defaid Camp date from?

Coed y Defaid 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 y Defaid Camp?

Coed y Defaid 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 MM134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed y Defaid Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gwern y Cleppa Burial Chamber (1.2 km), Croes Carn Einion Roman Site (1.6 km), Pen-y-Lan Camp (2 km).

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