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Dinas Dinorwic Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located near Conwy in North Wales, positioned strategically to command views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts that define its enclosed interior, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The monument represents an important example of fortified settlement in North Wales, reflecting the defensive and territorial concerns of prehistoric communities in the region. Its commanding position and defensive architecture suggest its role as a significant focal point for local population control and protection during the Iron Age.
Dinas Dinorwic Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN017. View the official record →
Dinas Dinorwic Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located near Conwy in North Wales, positioned strategically to command views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN017.
Dinas Dinorwic Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dinas Dinorwic 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 CN017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw (7.4 km), Ystrad Rural Settlement (8 km), Hafod-y-Wern Long Hut (8.4 km).
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