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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE121
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp is a hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age period. The site is situated on elevated terrain and is defended by earthwork ramparts characteristic of prehistoric fortified settlements in Wales. Like other hillforts of its class, it would have served defensive and possibly administrative functions for Iron Age communities in the region. The monument remains under the protection of Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument, designated SAM DE121, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns in North Wales.

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp?

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp is a hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, that dates to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE121.

What period does Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp date from?

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas 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 Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp?

Llwyn Bryn-Dinas 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 DE121.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle (4.7 km), Derwlwyn Coppice Hillfort (5 km), Aber-Naint Dyke (5.5 km).

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