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Moel Arthur Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, Wales, positioned on elevated terrain that commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising multiple ramparts and ditches, which are characteristic of Iron Age hillforts and demonstrate considerable investment in fortification and community labour. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents an important example of defended settlement and territorial control in prehistoric Wales, reflecting patterns of social organisation and security concerns of the period. The strategic positioning of the camp on high ground exemplifies the defensive principles employed by Iron Age communities in north Wales.
Moel Arthur Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL010. View the official record →
Moel Arthur Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, Wales, positioned on elevated terrain that commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL010.
Moel Arthur 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.
Moel Arthur 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 FL010.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Fenlli Camp (6.2 km), Rhewl Round Barrows (6.5 km), Moel Eithinen Round Barrow (7.1 km).
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