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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llanymynech Hill Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG030
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanymynech Hill Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Powys, Wales, positioned on a prominent hilltop near the village of Llanymynech. The site dates to the Iron Age and comprises a substantial defensive enclosure defined by banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of the hill. The fort would have served as a fortified settlement and likely functioned as a centre of local control and administration during its period of use. The site is recorded and scheduled as a monument of national importance by Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service.

Llanymynech Hill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanymynech Hill Camp?

Llanymynech Hill Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Powys, Wales, positioned on a prominent hilltop near the village of Llanymynech. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG030.

What period does Llanymynech Hill Camp date from?

Llanymynech Hill 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 Llanymynech Hill Camp?

Llanymynech Hill 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 MG030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanymynech Hill Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hen Domen (4.1 km), Rhysnant Hall Castle Mound (4.6 km), Llandrinio Bridge (6.1 km).

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