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Prehistoric · Hillfort

The Bulwarks Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM029
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Bulwarks Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age defensive settlement in South Wales. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising a single or multiple ramparts with associated ditches, characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its elevated position would have provided commanding views over the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and strategic purposes for its Iron Age inhabitants. The monument remains an archaeologically significant example of prehistoric territorial control and settlement hierarchy in the region.

The Bulwarks Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Bulwarks Camp?

The Bulwarks Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Glamorgan, Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age defensive settlement in South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM029.

What period does The Bulwarks Camp date from?

The Bulwarks 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 The Bulwarks Camp?

The Bulwarks 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 GM029.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Bulwarks Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (1 km), Westward Corner Round Barrow (1.2 km), Knap Roman Site (1.8 km).

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