Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd y Gaer Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Mynydd y Gaer Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE082
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, commanding a prominent position on high ground in the local landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose an interior settlement area, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents a significant example of the defensive architecture and territorial control exercised by prehistoric Welsh communities. The hillfort's strategic location and physical fortifications demonstrate the importance of elevated strongholds in the settlement hierarchy and defensive strategy of Iron Age Wales.

Mynydd y Gaer Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Gaer Camp?

Mynydd y Gaer Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, commanding a prominent position on high ground in the local landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE082.

What period does Mynydd y Gaer Camp date from?

Mynydd 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd y Gaer Camp?

Mynydd 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 DE082.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Gaer Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Fodiar Tumuli (3.8 km), Bont Newydd Cave (4.3 km), Bryn-Nantllech Round Barrow (4.8 km).

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