Scheduled MonumentsWalesDinas Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Dinas Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN047
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dinas Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the coast of Conwy in North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site occupies a naturally defended headland position and is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that cut across the promontory, a characteristic design of Iron Age coastal fortifications in Wales. Archaeological evidence and structural features suggest occupation and use during the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served defensive, administrative, or trading functions. The fort's coastal location and promontory setting would have provided strategic advantages for controlling access to maritime routes and the surrounding territory.

Dinas Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dinas Camp?

Dinas Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the coast of Conwy in North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN047.

What period does Dinas Camp date from?

Dinas Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dinas Camp?

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 CN047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinas Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle Settlement North of Bryn Mair (8.3 km), Hut Circle Settlement and Field System South-East of Erw (8.8 km), Ancient Village 270m West of Bod Angharad (8.8 km).

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