Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp
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 prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated at Cadw SAM designation DE121. The monument comprises defensive earthworks consisting of a rampart and ditch system that encloses an elevated position, characteristic of Iron Age settlement and fortification practices in Wales. The site's elevated topography would have afforded commanding views across the surrounding landscape, a typical feature of hillforts serving both defensive and territorial functions during the Iron Age period. The earthwork remains survive as substantial archaeological features that contribute to understanding the pattern of prehistoric settlement and defensive organisation across 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 prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated at Cadw SAM designation DE121. 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 Britain.

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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