Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel Fenlli Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Moel Fenlli Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE009
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Fenlli Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated on high ground commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising a single rampart with external ditch, which encloses an irregular hilltop position typical of Iron Age fortifications in Wales. Dating to the Iron Age period, the camp represents the established settlement and defensive strategy patterns of the prehistoric communities inhabiting the region during the first millennium before Christ. The site's strategic topographical location and defensive construction reflect the importance of territorial control and protection during this period of Welsh prehistory.

Moel Fenlli Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Fenlli Camp?

Moel Fenlli Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated on high ground commanding views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE009.

What period does Moel Fenlli Camp date from?

Moel Fenlli Camp 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 Moel Fenlli Camp?

Moel Fenlli 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 DE009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Fenlli Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Llech Round Barrow (4.2 km), Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow (4.3 km), Moel y Plas Round Barrow (4.7 km).

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