Scheduled MonumentsWalesDinas Dinlle Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Dinas Dinlle Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN048
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dinas Dinlle is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Conwy coast in North Wales. The site occupies a prominent headland position and is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that exploit the natural topography of the promontory, with the sea providing protection on three sides. Dating evidence suggests occupation during the Iron Age, though the precise chronology of construction and use remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The fort represents an important example of prehistoric coastal defence in Wales and demonstrates the strategic significance of this headland location for controlling maritime access and local territories during the pre-Roman Iron Age period.

Dinas Dinlle Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dinas Dinlle Camp?

Dinas Dinlle is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Conwy coast in North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN048.

What period does Dinas Dinlle Camp date from?

Dinas Dinlle 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 Dinlle Camp?

Dinas Dinlle 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 CN048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinas Dinlle Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Foel Camp (5.8 km), Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf (6.6 km), Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard (7.1 km).

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