Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd y Ci Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd y Ci Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE260
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnedd y Ci Barrow is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of cairn construction practices employed during the Neolithic and Bronze Age for funerary and ritual purposes. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM DE260), the site represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. The cairn's construction and positioning reflect the ceremonial and religious significance attached to burial sites in prehistoric Wales.

Carnedd y Ci Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd y Ci Barrow?

Carnedd y Ci Barrow is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE260.

What period does Carnedd y Ci Barrow date from?

Carnedd y Ci Barrow 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 Carnedd y Ci Barrow?

Carnedd y Ci Barrow 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 DE260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd y Ci Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Rhiwiau Stone Circle (3.4 km), Rhos-y-Beddau Stone Circle, Avenue and Cairn (3.7 km), Afon Disgynfa Cairn (4.5 km).

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