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Pen Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated near Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defined by defensive earthworks consisting of banks and ditches that enclose the summit. Dating to the Iron Age, the hillfort represents a significant example of prehistoric fortified settlement in mid-Wales, reflecting the defensive and communal functions characteristic of such sites during this period. The monument's strategic location overlooking the surrounding landscape underscores its importance as a centre of control and habitation during the Iron Age occupation of the region.
Pen Dinas Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD102. View the official record →
Pen Dinas Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated near Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD102.
Pen Dinas 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.
Pen Dinas 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 CD102.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Gwar-Cwm (5.8 km), Castell S of Goginan-Fach (6.1 km), Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn (7.4 km).
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