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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 hillfort situated in Montgomeryshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position and displays the characteristic defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age hillforts, including ramparts and ditches designed to enclose and protect the settlement. The camp commands views across the surrounding landscape, a strategically advantageous location common to hillforts of this period. As a scheduled ancient monument, Llanymynech Hill Camp remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in central Wales.

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 hillfort situated in Montgomeryshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age. 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 the UK.

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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