Scheduled MonumentsWalesTal-y-Gareg Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Tal-y-Gareg Camp

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME074
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tal-y-Gareg Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a commanding position on elevated terrain within the county. The monument consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop settlement. The site represents a significant example of later prehistoric settlement and territorial control in north Wales, dating to the Iron Age period when such hillforts served as centres of population, storage, and defence. The physical remains preserve evidence of the strategic importance of the location and the sophisticated approach to settlement planning undertaken by Iron Age communities in the upland regions of Wales.

Tal-y-Gareg Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tal-y-Gareg Camp?

Tal-y-Gareg Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a commanding position on elevated terrain within the county. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME074.

What period does Tal-y-Gareg Camp date from?

Tal-y-Gareg 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 Tal-y-Gareg Camp?

Tal-y-Gareg 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 ME074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tal-y-Gareg Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llechlwyd Hillfort (0.4 km), Castell-Mawr (1.3 km), Domen Ddreiniog (2.2 km).

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