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Old Castle Camp is a ringwork and probable medieval fortification located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduling as SAM GM154. The site comprises a circular or oval earthen bank with an internal ditch, characteristic of ringwork defences constructed during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such fortifications typically served as residences for Norman or Anglo-Norman lords during the period of English expansion into Wales, combining domestic and defensive functions on a modest scale. The earthwork remains visible as a substantial topographical feature, representing an important class of non-stone medieval military architecture that preceded or accompanied the construction of more substantial castles in the region.
Old Castle Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM154. View the official record →
Old Castle Camp is a ringwork and probable medieval fortification located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduling as SAM GM154. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM154.
Old Castle Camp dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Old Castle 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 GM154.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Peter's Chapel & Well, Caswell Bay (1.9 km), Chantry Acre medieval chapel (2 km), Caswell Cliff Fort (2.5 km).
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