Prehistoric · Hillfort

Wern Camp

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD130
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wern Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the defensive landscape characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches. The site consists of a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences, typical of hillforts constructed during the later prehistory of Britain. Its position commands views across the surrounding terrain, a characteristic feature reflecting the strategic and possibly territorial functions such monuments served. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, contributing to the archaeological evidence for Iron Age settlement and social organisation in the region.

Wern Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wern Camp?

Wern Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the defensive landscape characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD130.

What period does Wern Camp date from?

Wern 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 Wern Camp?

Wern 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 RD130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wern Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanbedr Hill Platform House (6.1 km), Lane Farm Round Barrow (6.6 km), Pain's Castle (7.4 km).

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