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Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp is a prehistoric enclosure situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference RD120. The site occupies bedrock composed of Ludlow Rocks, a geological formation of undifferentiated mudstone, siltstone and sandstone that dates to the Ludlow period. This solid foundation would have provided a stable base for construction, whilst the mixed geology may have offered accessible stone for building materials.
The enclosure represents a form of settlement or defensive structure typical of prehistoric Wales, positioned to take advantage of natural topography across its underlying geological foundation. Such camps frequently served multiple functions, from livestock control to ritual or defensive purposes, though their precise chronology often remains uncertain without extensive excavation.
The monument's survival and official protection reflect its significance within the Welsh prehistoric landscape. The specific characteristics of Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp—its location, scale and defensive or spatial qualities—contribute to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement and land use across this region of Wales, where geological bedrock fundamentally shaped both construction possibilities and the choice of settlement location.
Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD120. View the official record →
Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp is a prehistoric enclosure situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference RD120.
Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ty'n-y-Cwm 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 RD120.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae-glas Round Barrows (5.7 km), Warren Hill Round Barrow (5.8 km), Gors Lydan Round Barrows (7.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp stands on Ludlow Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ludlow. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.