Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfridd Faldwyn Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Ffridd Faldwyn Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG015
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd Faldwyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Montgomeryshire, Wales, commanding elevated terrain in the local landscape. The site comprises a series of defensive earthworks including banks and ditches arranged in multiple phases, reflecting occupation and refurbishment across the Iron Age period. Archaeological investigation has identified evidence of settlement activity and craft working within the enclosed area, alongside material culture typical of the later prehistoric period. The monument represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive settlement in mid-Wales and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding patterns of hillforts across the region.

Ffridd Faldwyn Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd Faldwyn Camp?

Ffridd Faldwyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Montgomeryshire, Wales, commanding elevated terrain in the local landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG015.

What period does Ffridd Faldwyn Camp date from?

Ffridd Faldwyn 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 Ffridd Faldwyn Camp?

Ffridd Faldwyn 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 MG015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd Faldwyn Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sibwll Wood Camp (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank (8.3 km), Offa's Dyke: Section from Road Junction near Drewin to County Boundary (8.4 km).

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