Scheduled MonumentsWalesCorn y Fan Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Corn y Fan Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR051
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corn y Fan Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR051. The site comprises a substantial defensive enclosure positioned on elevated terrain, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, though the precise dating of its construction remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The hillfort's physical character reflects the strategic defensive considerations of its period, with earthwork ramparts and ditches defining the enclosed settlement area. Such hillforts served as focal points for social organisation, territorial control, and refuge during the late prehistoric period in Wales.

Corn y Fan Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corn y Fan Camp?

Corn y Fan Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR051. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR051.

What period does Corn y Fan Camp date from?

Corn y Fan Camp 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 Corn y Fan Camp?

Corn y Fan 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 BR051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corn y Fan Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn-y-Gaer (7.4 km), Cross-Slab in Churchyard (7.7 km), Earthwork 675m W of Dan-y-Cefn (8.7 km).

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