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Moel y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, Wales, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The site comprises the characteristic defensive earthworks of an Iron Age fort, including ramparts and ditches that once enclosed the settlement area. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents an important example of the hillfort tradition that was widespread across Wales and Britain during this era, reflecting the need for defensive settlements during a period of territorial competition. Archaeological evidence and the surviving earthwork structure demonstrate its role as a fortified settlement that would have served both defensive and administrative functions for the local community.
Moel y Gaer Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL011. View the official record →
Moel y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, Wales, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL011.
Moel y Gaer Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Moel y Gaer 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 FL011.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ministry of Supply Valley Site (3.2 km), Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow (4.3 km), The Bailey Hill, Mold (5.3 km).
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