Scheduled MonumentsWalesLower House Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Lower House Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG154
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower House Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG154 by Cadw. The monument consists of an enclosed settlement site dating to the prehistoric period, identified through its characteristic earthwork defences and internal layout. Its physical remains include banks and ditches that define the enclosure boundary, features typical of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement patterns in Wales. The site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement organisation in the Welsh landscape, though detailed archaeological investigation would be required to establish its precise chronology and functional character within the broader context of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Lower House Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower House Camp?

Lower House Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG154 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG154.

What period does Lower House Camp date from?

Lower House Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower House Camp?

Lower House 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 MG154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower House Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Bryntalch Mound & Bailey Castle (7.2 km), Henfron Moated Site (7.5 km), Ffridd Faldwyn Camp (8.1 km).

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