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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Slwch Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR038
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Slwch Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the Brecon Beacons landscape. The site comprises a multivallate defence system with multiple banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortification practices, likely dating to the later prehistoric period. Its strategic positioning on elevated terrain reflects the defensive requirements of its time, serving as a focal point for community settlement and protection. The monument remains an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy within the region, designated under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument framework for its archaeological significance.

Slwch Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR038. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Slwch Camp?

Slwch Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the Brecon Beacons landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR038.

What period does Slwch Camp date from?

Slwch Camp 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 Slwch Camp?

Slwch 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 BR038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slwch Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (3.2 km), Cross-Slab in Church (3.9 km), Plas-y-Gaer Camp (4.5 km).

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