Scheduled MonumentsWalesY Garth Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Y Garth Camp

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE103
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Y Garth Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE103. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by earthwork defences consisting of banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts and settlement enclosures common to the upland regions of North Wales. The monument's defensive works suggest use as a fortified settlement or refuge during the later prehistoric period, though precise dating and the full extent of occupation remain matters for archaeological investigation. The site's location within the landscape of Denbighshire reflects the strategic importance of elevated positions in prehistoric settlement patterns across the region.

Y Garth Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Y Garth Camp?

Y Garth Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE103. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE103.

What period does Y Garth Camp date from?

Y Garth 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 Y Garth Camp?

Y Garth 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 DE103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Y Garth Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas Perthi Burial Mound (4.8 km), Craig Adwywynt Camp (5.9 km), Bedd Emlyn (6.1 km).

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