Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae Gwyn Cave
Prehistoric · Cave

Cae Gwyn Cave

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL070
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Gwyn Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Flintshire, Wales, with official designation Cadw SAM FL070. The cave has yielded archaeological evidence of human occupation dating to the Palaeolithic period, making it significant for understanding early human settlement and activity in Wales. The site's deposits contain material remains that have contributed to knowledge of prehistoric habitation patterns in North Wales during the Ice Age and post-glacial periods. As a stratified cave deposit, Cae Gwyn represents an important archaeological resource for studying the material culture and subsistence practices of prehistoric communities in this region.

Cae Gwyn Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Gwyn Cave?

Cae Gwyn Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Flintshire, Wales, with official designation Cadw SAM FL070. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL070.

What period does Cae Gwyn Cave date from?

Cae Gwyn 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 Cae Gwyn Cave?

Cae Gwyn 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 FL070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Gwyn Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Friary Church (6.4 km), Old Foxhall Earth Circle (7.1 km), Old Foxhall Round Barrow (7.2 km).

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