Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Larches Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

The Larches Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MM069
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Larches Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose an elevated position, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the region. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served as defensive strongholds and centres of settlement across Britain. The earthworks remain substantially visible and represent an important archaeological record of prehistoric fortification practices in South Wales.

The Larches Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Larches Camp?

The Larches Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM069.

What period does The Larches Camp date from?

The Larches 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 The Larches Camp?

The Larches 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 MM069.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Larches Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (2.5 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (2.7 km), St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet (2.8 km).

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