Scheduled MonumentsWalesY Foel Camp
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Y Foel Camp

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN115
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Y Foel Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales, commanding prominent views across the local landscape. The site is defended by substantial earthwork fortifications consisting of banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age construction, though the exact dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation within the broader Iron Age period. The hillfort's strategic positioning and defensive architecture suggest its role as a settlement and refuge site during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in North Wales. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, recognising its archaeological and historical significance to understanding prehistoric Welsh societies.

Y Foel Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Y Foel Camp?

Y Foel Camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Conwy, North Wales, commanding prominent views across the local landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN115.

What period does Y Foel Camp date from?

Y Foel 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 Y Foel Camp?

Y Foel 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 CN115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Y Foel Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Group North of Cwmceiliog (6.2 km), Tyddyn Mawr, standing stone to SSW of (6.6 km), Ancient Village N of Llainllan (7.2 km).

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