Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort)
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort)

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN038
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Maes y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, Wales, situated on elevated terrain commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts typical of Iron Age fortification practices, demonstrating the defensive priorities of its builders and occupants. Dating to the Iron Age, this monument represents an important example of the hillforts that proliferated across Wales during this period, serving functions related to settlement, storage, and territorial control. The site remains a significant archaeological record of Iron Age society and settlement patterns in North Wales.

Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort)?

Maes y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Conwy, Wales, situated on elevated terrain commanding views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN038.

What period does Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort) date from?

Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort) 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 Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort)?

Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort) 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 CN038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes y Gaer Camp (Hillfort)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement (6.4 km), Settlement between Cil-Twllan and Tan-y-Garth (6.6 km), Ty'n Twr (7.5 km).

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