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Pen-twyn camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire. The site is defended by multiple banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, indicating construction during the later prehistoric period. Its elevated position would have provided commanding views over the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and territorial functions typical of major settlements of this era. The monument remains an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture in the Welsh borderlands region.
Pen-twyn camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007311. View the official record →
Pen-twyn camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007311.
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.
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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