Scheduled MonumentsWalesTre'r Ceiri Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Tre'r Ceiri Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN028
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tre'r Ceiri Camp is a Late Iron Age hillfort situated on a prominent hilltop in Conwy, North Wales. The site is fortified by multiple concentric ramparts and ditches that enclose an area of approximately three hectares, demonstrating sophisticated defensive engineering typical of later prehistoric settlement hierarchy. Archaeological evidence indicates the fort was occupied during the Late Iron Age, probably from the second century BC onwards, and may have continued in use into the early Roman period. The hillfort commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape and likely served as a high-status settlement and refugium for the local population during a period of considerable social and political competition in Iron Age Britain.

Tre'r Ceiri Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tre'r Ceiri Camp?

Tre'r Ceiri Camp is a Late Iron Age hillfort situated on a prominent hilltop in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN028.

What period does Tre'r Ceiri Camp date from?

Tre'r Ceiri 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 Tre'r Ceiri Camp?

Tre'r Ceiri 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 CN028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tre'r Ceiri Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone NW of Trallwyn (3 km), Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone (6 km), Four Crosses Standing Stone (6.2 km).

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