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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Garn Goch Camps

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM037
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garn Goch Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising two distinct fortified enclosures positioned on elevated terrain. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of defended settlement in this period, with its dual camps suggesting either sequential occupation or concurrent use for different purposes. The fortifications consist of multiple ramparts and ditches that enclose substantial areas, demonstrating considerable investment in defensive architecture typical of later prehistoric communities in South Wales. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CM037, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the region.

Garn Goch Camps is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn Goch Camps?

Garn Goch Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising two distinct fortified enclosures positioned on elevated terrain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM037.

What period does Garn Goch Camps date from?

Garn Goch Camps 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 Garn Goch Camps?

Garn Goch Camps 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 CM037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn Goch Camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pen-y-Clogau (6.3 km), Beddau'r Derwyddon (6.4 km), Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd (6.5 km).

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