Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Bach Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Mynydd Bach Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE120
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Bach Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE120. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of defensive settlement characteristic of this period in Wales. The hillfort is defined by its substantial earthwork defences, which would have provided both protection and a means of controlling the surrounding landscape. Such monuments are significant in understanding the social organisation and settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in the region.

Mynydd Bach Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Bach Camp?

Mynydd Bach Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE120. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE120.

What period does Mynydd Bach Camp date from?

Mynydd Bach 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 Mynydd Bach Camp?

Mynydd Bach 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 DE120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Bach Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen Garmon (1.4 km), Y Foel Ddu Round Barrow (3.3 km), Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn (3.3 km).

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