Scheduled MonumentsWalesRhiw Coch Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Rhiw Coch Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN056
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhiw Coch Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN056. The site comprises hut circles within an enclosure, evidence of domestic occupation during the prehistoric period. Such enclosed hut circle settlements are characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age communities in Wales, representing sustained habitation and pastoral activity in upland areas. The monument contributes to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Wales, though the specific chronology and detailed history of this particular site remain subjects for archaeological investigation.

Rhiw Coch Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhiw Coch Camp?

Rhiw Coch Camp is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN056. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN056.

What period does Rhiw Coch Camp date from?

Rhiw Coch Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhiw Coch Camp?

Rhiw Coch 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 CN056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhiw Coch Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Dafydd cairn (7.8 km), Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (7.8 km), Carnedd Fach cairn (7.8 km).

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