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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llanquian Wood Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM182
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanquian Wood Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM182. The site comprises a fortified enclosure positioned to exploit natural topography, typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. Its earthwork defences consist of substantial banks and ditches that would have served both practical military functions and demonstrated the status of its community. The monument represents an important example of later prehistoric settlement hierarchy in Wales, reflecting patterns of territorial control and social organisation during the Iron Age period.

Llanquian Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanquian Wood Camp?

Llanquian Wood Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM182. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM182.

What period does Llanquian Wood Camp date from?

Llanquian Wood 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 Llanquian Wood Camp?

Llanquian Wood 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 GM182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanquian Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (6.2 km), Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village (6.4 km), East Orchard Manor House (6.4 km).

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