Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
DE073
Name
Craig Adwywynt Camp
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Efenechtyd
Easting
312148
Northing
354382
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Hillfort
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the scheduled ancient monument.
Craig Adwywynt comprises the remains of a defended enclosure or hillfort. Such monuments probably date to the Iron Age period (c. 800 BC - AD 74), although several are known to date from the Late Bronze Age with activity through to the early post-Roman period. Craig Adwywynt is approx. 154m north-south by 94m, and set on a west facing slope. It is defined on the west, and sub-divided internally by a series of north-south cliff-lines, resulting in two distinct enclosures. Both are defined by simple banks, doubled about the southern end of the eastern, upper enclosure, each having north-facing entrances.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.