Scheduled MonumentsWalesPierce Wood Camps
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Pierce Wood Camps

Wales
Cadw SAM MM020
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pierce Wood Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. The site comprises two adjacent enclosures defended by substantial earthwork ramparts and ditches, representing a form of fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age period. The dual structure suggests either successive phases of construction or a complex defensive arrangement designed to accommodate and protect a substantial community. The earthworks remain substantially preserved within their woodland setting, providing evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the borderland region of south Wales.

Pierce Wood Camps is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pierce Wood Camps?

Pierce Wood Camps is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM020.

What period does Pierce Wood Camps date from?

Pierce Wood Camps 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 Pierce Wood Camps?

Pierce Wood Camps 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 MM020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pierce Wood Camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Moated Site (6.9 km), Crick Medieval House (6.9 km), Crick Round Barrow (7.3 km).

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