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Prehistoric · Cave

Bont Newydd Cave

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE116
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bont Newydd Cave is a Prehistoric cave site located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM DE116. The cave has yielded evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period, making it significant for understanding early human activity in Wales. The site's archaeological deposits contain material culture and faunal remains that contribute to knowledge of hunter-gatherer exploitation of the Welsh landscape during the Ice Age and post-glacial periods. The cave's natural formation in the local limestone geology provided shelter for these early inhabitants and has preserved archaeological evidence across multiple occupation phases.

Bont Newydd Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bont Newydd Cave?

Bont Newydd Cave is a Prehistoric cave site located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM DE116. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE116.

What period does Bont Newydd Cave date from?

Bont Newydd Cave dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bont Newydd Cave?

Bont Newydd Cave 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 DE116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bont Newydd Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Foxhall Dovecot (3.8 km), Old Foxhall Round Barrow (4 km), Old Foxhall Earth Circle (4.1 km).

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