Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig y Dinas Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Craig y Dinas Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN057
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig y Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, situated on a prominent rocky outcrop that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The site exhibits the characteristic defensive features of Iron Age fortification, including ramparts constructed to exploit the natural topography of the crag. Its strategic position reflects the settlement patterns and territorial concerns of later prehistoric communities in the North Welsh uplands. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation CN057, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Iron Age occupation and defensive settlement in the region.

Craig y Dinas Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig y Dinas Camp?

Craig y Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, North Wales, situated on a prominent rocky outcrop that commands views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN057.

What period does Craig y Dinas Camp date from?

Craig y Dinas 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 Craig y Dinas Camp?

Craig y Dinas 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 CN057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig y Dinas Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer (6.8 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (6.8 km), Hut Group & Field System North West of Tyddyn Mawr (previously known as Hut Group NW of Tyddyn Mawr) (7.2 km).

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