Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel Offrwm Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Moel Offrwm Camp

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME021
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Offrwm Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a prominent hilltop position that provided strategic defensive advantage in the Iron Age. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, which would have enclosed a settlement and served both protective and territorial functions. Its elevated location afforded commanding views over the surrounding landscape, typical of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period when such defended settlements became increasingly common across Britain.

Moel Offrwm Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Offrwm Camp?

Moel Offrwm Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a prominent hilltop position that provided strategic defensive advantage in the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME021.

What period does Moel Offrwm Camp date from?

Moel Offrwm 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 Offrwm Camp?

Moel Offrwm 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 ME021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Offrwm Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brithdir Roman Fort (3.1 km), Pentre Farm Barrow (3.4 km), Llanelltyd Bridge (3.6 km).

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