Scheduled MonumentsWalesMyarth Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Myarth Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR116
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Myarth Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference BR116. The site comprises a substantial univallate or multivallate earthwork defence system typical of Iron Age hillforts in the region, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its construction and primary occupation period remain consistent with late prehistoric settlement patterns in South Wales, when such elevated fortified enclosures served defensive, administrative, or communal functions. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, though its precise dating and the full extent of archaeological remains beneath the surface require further investigation to establish its detailed chronological and functional context.

Myarth Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Myarth Camp?

Myarth Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference BR116. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR116.

What period does Myarth Camp date from?

Myarth 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 Myarth Camp?

Myarth 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 BR116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Myarth Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Pen-cyrn round cairn (6.6 km), Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns (6.9 km), Waun Cyrn round cairn (7.2 km).

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