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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Mynydd y Castell Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM162
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd y Castell Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM162. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of defensive settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in Britain. The hillfort is situated on high ground, commanding views of the surrounding landscape, a characteristic feature of such fortifications which served both practical defensive purposes and as markers of territorial control. The earthworks consist of banks and ditches forming the characteristic defensive architecture of Iron Age hillforts, though the exact dimensions and state of preservation reflect the site's long history since its abandonment in antiquity.

Mynydd y Castell Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Castell Camp?

Mynydd y Castell Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM162. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM162.

What period does Mynydd y Castell Camp date from?

Mynydd y Castell 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 y Castell Camp?

Mynydd y Castell 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 GM162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Castell Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kenfig Castle & Medieval Town (4 km), Leat & Dam at Llanmihangel Mill (4.4 km), Pyle Incised Stone (4.5 km).

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