Scheduled MonumentsWalesTyddyn-y-Coed Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME008
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Meirionnydd, Wales, situated within the upland landscape characteristic of the region. The monument consists of a defended enclosure with earthwork defences typical of Iron Age hillforts, though its precise chronology and period of occupation require further archaeological investigation. The site occupies a strategically positioned location that would have provided command over the surrounding terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it forms part of the broader network of defended settlements that characterised prehistoric Wales.

Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp?

Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Meirionnydd, Wales, situated within the upland landscape characteristic of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME008.

What period does Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp date from?

Tyddyn-y-Coed 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 Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp?

Tyddyn-y-Coed 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 ME008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Afon Arthog cup-marked rock (4.1 km), Afon Arthog Standing Stone (4.6 km), Waen Bant Standing Stone (4.9 km).

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