Scheduled MonumentsWalesGreat House Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Great House Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM105
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great House Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM105) under Cadw's protection. The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement practice, with earthwork fortifications characteristic of the period when hillforts served as territorial markers and refuges across Britain. Its physical remains comprise a substantial enclosure defined by banks and ditches positioned to command views of the surrounding landscape, reflecting the strategic considerations of its builders. The monument exemplifies the hillfort tradition that flourished during the later prehistoric period, providing evidence of how communities organised settlement and defence in Wales during this era.

Great House Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great House Camp?

Great House Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM105) under Cadw's protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM105.

What period does Great House Camp date from?

Great House Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Great House Camp?

Great House 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 MM105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great House Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer-Llwyd Burial Chamber (6.7 km), Chepstow Park Wood Moated Site (7.8 km), Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (8.2 km).

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