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, forming part of the network of Iron Age defended settlements that characterize the upland regions of South Wales. The monument consists of a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape, a typical defensive arrangement of the Iron Age period. The site demonstrates the settlement patterns and territorial organization of Iron Age communities in the Brecon Beacons area, occupying a naturally defensible location that would have served both protective and possibly ceremonial functions.

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, forming part of the network of Iron Age defended settlements that characterize the upland regions of South Wales. 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 Britain.

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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