Scheduled MonumentsWalesCircular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych
Prehistoric · Platform Cairn

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE087
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Platform Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych is a platform cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument consists of circular platforms constructed from stone, typical of ritual and funerary sites dating to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric periods. Such platform cairns served functions related to burial practices and ceremonial activities, representing important focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The site's preservation and archaeological designation reflect its significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual behaviour in Wales.

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych?

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych is a platform cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE087.

What period does Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych date from?

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych?

Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych 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 DE087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular Platforms North West of Hen Ddinbych?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafotty Wen Ring Cairn (2.9 km), Cae Ddunod Camp (4.4 km), Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields (4.6 km).

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