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 situated on the northern ridge of Berwyn in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument comprises a circular stone mound typical of Bronze Age funerary construction, reflecting its function as a burial cairn within the landscape of upland Wales. Its location on elevated terrain was characteristic of such ritual sites, which often occupied prominent positions within their surrounding topography. The cairn remains an important archaeological indicator of Prehistoric religious and funerary practices in the region, preserving evidence of Bronze Age burial tradition and ceremonial land use in the Berwyn massif.

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 situated on the northern 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 Britain.

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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