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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM055
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM055. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents an important example of defensive settlement architecture from this period. The fort is characterised by its ramparts and associated earthworks, which would have provided protection and controlled access to the surrounding landscape. Such hillforts were significant centres of settlement, storage, and possibly communal assembly during the Iron Age, reflecting the social and political organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp?

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM055. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM055.

What period does Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp date from?

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp?

Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) 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 GM055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ergyd Isaf Round Barrows (6.2 km), Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow (6.7 km), Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam (7.7 km).

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