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Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE262
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The structure comprises a cairn of stone enclosed by a kerb of larger stones, a form characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such kerbed cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and held ritual significance within their contemporary landscape. The site is designated for protection under the Welsh archaeological heritage system as Scheduled Ancient Monument DE262, recognising its importance to understanding prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn?

Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE262.

What period does Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn date from?

Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn?

Craig Arthur Kerb 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 DE262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (6.6 km), Ffynnon-Las Wood Round Barrow (6.7 km), Pen-y-Brongyll Round Barrow (8.7 km).

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