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 enclosed settlement located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site consists of a univallate enclosure, defined by a single bank and ditch, which dates to the Iron Age period. The monument's physical structure and strategic positioning reflect the settlement patterns typical of later prehistoric communities in North Wales, where such enclosed sites served defensive and organizational functions for local populations. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement in the region and is protected under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation.

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 enclosed settlement located in Denbighshire, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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