Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig-y-Tyddyn Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN046
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference CN046. It dates to the Iron Age period and represents a category of fortified settlement characteristic of late prehistoric Britain, when hillforts served as defensive and administrative centres for local communities. The monument's physical remains reflect the defensive strategies of its era, though detailed archaeological investigation of this specific site remains limited in the published scholarly record.

Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp?

Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN046.

What period does Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp date from?

Craig-y-Tyddyn 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-Tyddyn Camp?

Craig-y-Tyddyn 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 CN046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Gallt-Coed (4.2 km), Caer-Dynni Burial Chamber (4.6 km), Standing Stone N of Bettws Fawr (4.6 km).

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