Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlyswen Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llyswen Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR085
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyswen Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a commanding position within the landscape of the Brecon Beacons region. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, with evidence of substantial ramparts and ditches designed to enclose and protect settlement areas. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing one of the defensive settlements established during this era of hill-based occupation and territorial control in South Wales. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, Llyswen Camp remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Welsh uplands.

Llyswen Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyswen Camp?

Llyswen Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a commanding position within the landscape of the Brecon Beacons region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR085.

What period does Llyswen Camp date from?

Llyswen 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 Llyswen Camp?

Llyswen 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 BR085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyswen Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Barn Ringwork (6.7 km), Penywyrlod Chambered Tomb (6.8 km), Bwlch Bach a'r Grib, round cairn to SW of (9.2 km).

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