Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn y Cist Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Cefn y Cist Cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE269
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn y Cist Cairn is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular cairn of stone, characteristic of burial mounds constructed during this period for ritual and funerary purposes. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and the religious beliefs of prehistoric Welsh communities. The site's preservation contributes to understanding the distribution and development of barrow monuments across the Welsh uplands.

Cefn y Cist Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn y Cist Cairn?

Cefn y Cist Cairn is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE269.

What period does Cefn y Cist Cairn date from?

Cefn y Cist Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn y Cist Cairn?

Cefn y Cist Cairn 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 DE269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn y Cist Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Dinas Bran (5.8 km), Pen y Gaer Hillfort (6.1 km), Llangollen Bridge (6.9 km).

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