Scheduled MonumentsWalesWestern Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Western Camp

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR039
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Western Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR039. The site comprises a hillfort or enclosed settlement of Iron Age date, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape typical of defensive settlements from this period. The enclosure is defined by substantial earthwork remains, including bank and ditch systems that once formed the boundary of the settlement. Like many Welsh hillforts of the Iron Age, Western Camp would have served as a focal point for settlement, storage, and defence during the later prehistoric period in South Wales.

Western Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR039. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Western Camp?

Western Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR039. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR039.

What period does Western Camp date from?

Western 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Western Camp?

Western 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 BR039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Western Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt yr Esgair Camp (8.3 km), Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair (8.5 km), Gileston Standing Stone (8.9 km).

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