Scheduled MonumentsWalesPared Mawr Camp
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - coastal

Pared Mawr Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN103
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pared Mawr Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Conwy coast in North Wales, positioned to take advantage of natural coastal defences. The site consists of a substantial defensive bank and ditch system that cuts across a rocky promontory, creating an enclosed settlement area. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort exemplifies the defensive settlement strategy employed by Iron Age communities in Wales, utilising the dramatic coastal topography as part of its fortification scheme. The monument is recorded in the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments under reference SAM CN103.

Pared Mawr Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pared Mawr Camp?

Pared Mawr Camp is a prehistoric promontory fort located on the Conwy coast in North Wales, positioned to take advantage of natural coastal defences. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN103.

What period does Pared Mawr Camp date from?

Pared Mawr Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pared Mawr Camp?

Pared Mawr 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 CN103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pared Mawr Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cilan-Uchaf Burial Chamber (1.2 km), Inscribed Stone in St Cian's Churchyard, Llangian (4.3 km), Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf (6.3 km).

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