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. The site comprises an area enclosed by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain subjects of archaeological inquiry. The monument is situated to take advantage of natural topography, a common feature of defensive settlements from this period. Western Camp forms part of the broader landscape of Iron Age settlement in the Brecon Beacons region and contributes to understanding of prehistoric territorial organization and settlement patterns in mid-Wales.

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

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Questions & answers

What is Western Camp?

Western Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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