Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel Offrwm Lower Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Moel Offrwm Lower Camp

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME035
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Offrwm Lower Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, with evidence of rampart construction designed to enclose and protect the hilltop location. The monument reflects the strategic importance of elevated positions in the prehistoric landscape, where communities established fortified settlements to command local territory and resources. As a designated scheduled ancient monument under Cadw, the site remains significant for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture in north Wales.

Moel Offrwm Lower Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Offrwm Lower Camp?

Moel Offrwm Lower Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME035.

What period does Moel Offrwm Lower Camp date from?

Moel Offrwm Lower 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 Lower Camp?

Moel Offrwm Lower 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 ME035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Offrwm Lower Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Farm Barrow (3 km), Brithdir Roman Fort (3 km), Llanelltyd Bridge (3.2 km).

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