Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm George Camp
Early Medieval · Earthwork (unclassified)

Cwm George Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM023
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm George Camp is an Early Medieval earthwork monument located in Wales, designated by Cadw under the reference SAM GM023. The site consists of defensive earthworks that reflect settlement and fortification practices characteristic of the Early Medieval period in Wales. The monument's precise chronology and specific historical context remain incompletely documented in the accessible scholarly record, though its classification as an Early Medieval site places it within the post-Roman period when territorial control and defensive settlement became increasingly important across the Welsh landscape. The earthwork survives as a physical testament to Early Medieval land use and settlement strategies in its locality.

Cwm George Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm George Camp?

Cwm George Camp is an Early Medieval earthwork monument located in Wales, designated by Cadw under the reference SAM GM023. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM023.

What period does Cwm George Camp date from?

Cwm George Camp dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm George Camp?

Cwm George 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 GM023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm George Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Moated Site (3.6 km), Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock (5.2 km), Highlight Medieval House Site (5.4 km).

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