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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Gogerddan Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG074
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gogerddan Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG074. The site comprises a substantial earthwork enclosure situated on elevated terrain, displaying the characteristic defensive features typical of Iron Age hillforts including a prominent rampart and ditch system. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing a form of settlement and defensive structure that was widespread across Wales during the later prehistoric era. Such sites served both practical defensive functions and as centres of communal activity, reflecting the social and political organisation of Iron Age communities in the region.

Gogerddan Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gogerddan Camp?

Gogerddan Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG074. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG074.

What period does Gogerddan Camp date from?

Gogerddan 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 Gogerddan Camp?

Gogerddan 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 MG074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gogerddan Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn (2.3 km), Maes Llymystyn Camp (2.4 km), Pencad Cymru Cairn (2.8 km).

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