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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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