Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Lan Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Pen-y-Lan Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM133
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Lan Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as MM133. The site comprises an enclosure defined by earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, though the precise dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological study. Its physical form reflects the defensive or territorial concerns of its Iron Age inhabitants, representing an important example of enclosed settlement archaeology in Wales. The monument contributes to understanding of prehistoric and protohistoric settlement hierarchies and land use across the Welsh landscape.

Pen-y-Lan Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM133. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Lan Camp?

Pen-y-Lan Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as MM133. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM133.

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

Pen-y-Lan Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

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

Pen-y-Lan 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 MM133.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wentloog Castle (1.6 km), Gwern y Cleppa Burial Chamber (1.8 km), Coed y Defaid Camp (2 km).

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