Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog)
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog)

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE011
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Gaer Camp, also known as Caer Caradog, is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales. The site is positioned on elevated terrain and exhibits defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age fortifications, including ramparts and ditches constructed to command views of the surrounding landscape. The monument belongs to the later prehistoric period, consistent with hillfort construction and use across Wales during the Iron Age. As a registered Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, Pen-y-Gaer Camp represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and defensive strategy in the region.

Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog)?

Pen-y-Gaer Camp, also known as Caer Caradog, is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE011.

What period does Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog) date from?

Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog) dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog)?

Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog) 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 DE011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Teg Enclosure (1.1 km), Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure (1.9 km), Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn (2.3 km).

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