Scheduled MonumentsWalesDinas Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Dinas Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG020
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG020). The site comprises a substantial univallate or multivallate enclosure positioned on elevated terrain, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in South Wales. The earthwork defences consist of a ditch and rampart system that would have enclosed a settlement area, typical of the regional hillforts constructed during the latter Iron Age period. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the Welsh borderlands, reflecting the social organisation and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in the region.

Dinas Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dinas Camp?

Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG020). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG020.

What period does Dinas Camp date from?

Dinas 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 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 MG020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinas Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Gaer Camp (2.4 km), Pen y Clun Camp (2.6 km), Bryn-tail Leadworks (2.8 km).

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