Scheduled MonumentsWalesCadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE297
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cadair Berwyn is a round cairn located on the north ridge of Berwyn in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed for ritual, religious, and funerary purposes, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Its position on the ridge suggests deliberate placement within a landscape of ceremonial significance, typical of upland cairn distributions in this region. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM DE297.

Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of?

Cadair Berwyn is a round cairn located on the north ridge of Berwyn in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE297.

What period does Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of date from?

Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of?

Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of 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 DE297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cadair Berwyn, round cairn on N ridge of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glan Hafon Ring Cairn (6 km), Nant y Gangen Ddu Round Cairns (6.9 km), Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village (7 km).

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