Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPen-twyn camp

Pen-twyn camp

England
List entry 1007311
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-twyn camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Herefordshire. The monument consists of a fortified enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches. Located on elevated terrain, the site represents the characteristic settlement pattern of Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches, where such hillforts served defensive and administrative functions. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the distribution and development of Iron Age settlement hierarchy across the region during the later prehistoric period.

Pen-twyn camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-twyn camp?

Pen-twyn camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007311.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-twyn camp?

Pen-twyn camp is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-twyn camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hay Castle (6.3 km), Castle Mound near Swan Hotel (6.4 km), Cusop Castle ringwork (7.3 km).

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