Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes Llymystyn Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Maes Llymystyn Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG075
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes Llymystyn Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG075. The site consists of a defended settlement characterised by earthwork defences typical of Iron Age occupation, though the precise dating and chronological sequence require further archaeological investigation. The enclosure demonstrates the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the Welsh landscape. Such monuments represent important evidence for understanding pre-Roman British society and land use in the period before the Roman conquest.

Maes Llymystyn Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG075. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes Llymystyn Camp?

Maes Llymystyn Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG075. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG075.

What period does Maes Llymystyn Camp date from?

Maes Llymystyn 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 Maes Llymystyn Camp?

Maes Llymystyn 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 MG075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes Llymystyn Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn (0.7 km), Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow (2.1 km), Gogerddan Camp (2.4 km).

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