Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Corddyn Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Pen-y-Corddyn Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE008
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Corddyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales, occupying a prominent hilltop position that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts characteristic of Iron Age fortification practice, representing an important example of defensive settlement architecture from this period. The hillfort's strategic location and defensive design suggest it served as a territorial stronghold and refuge centre for Iron Age communities in North Wales during the first millennium BCE.

Pen-y-Corddyn Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Corddyn Camp?

Pen-y-Corddyn Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales, occupying a prominent hilltop position that commands views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE008.

What period does Pen-y-Corddyn Camp date from?

Pen-y-Corddyn 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-y-Corddyn Camp?

Pen-y-Corddyn 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 DE008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-y-Corddyn Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Cawr Hillfort (2 km), The Mount, Abergele (3.3 km), Mynydd y Gaer Camp (7.3 km).

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