Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanfilo Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llanfilo Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR040
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanfilo Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the designated Scheduled Ancient Monument BR040. The site consists of a substantial earthwork enclosure defined by banks and ditches that occupy a strategic defensive position on elevated terrain. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents one of the region's fortified settlements, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial control strategies employed by Iron Age communities in South Wales. The physical remains indicate a multi-phase defensive structure typical of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period to serve both as a refuge and as a locus of control over the surrounding landscape.

Llanfilo Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanfilo Camp?

Llanfilo Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the designated Scheduled Ancient Monument BR040. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR040.

What period does Llanfilo Camp date from?

Llanfilo 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 Llanfilo Camp?

Llanfilo 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 BR040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanfilo Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt yr Esgair Camp (8.3 km), Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair (8.6 km), Gileston Standing Stone (9 km).

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