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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, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR038. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive settlement of the type characteristic of upland Wales during this period. The site comprises the remains of an earthwork fortification constructed on elevated terrain, with defensive features typical of hillforts including ramparts and ditches designed to protect its occupants and livestock. As a surviving example of Iron Age settlement strategy in the Brecon Beacons region, Slwch Camp contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use, territorial control, and defensive practices in medieval Wales's pre-Roman and proto-historic landscape.

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

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Questions & answers

What is Slwch Camp?

Slwch Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR038. 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 Britain.

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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