Scheduled MonumentsWalesTalgarth Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Talgarth Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR062
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Talgarth Camp is a hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, characteristic of the fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistory of Wales. Its position within the Breconshire landscape reflects the strategic importance of controlling upland territories during a period of increasing social complexity and inter-group competition. The camp represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in South Wales and contributes to understanding the defensive and territorial organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Talgarth Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Talgarth Camp?

Talgarth Camp is a hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR062.

What period does Talgarth Camp date from?

Talgarth 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 Talgarth Camp?

Talgarth 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 BR062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Talgarth Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed y Gaer (8.8 km), Cefn Moel Round Barrows (8.9 km), Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I (9.1 km).

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