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Craig-y-Forwyn Cairn is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed for ritual, religious, or funerary purposes, reflecting the burial and ceremonial practices of its period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the cairn represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric activity and settlement patterns in the Denbighshire uplands. The site's formal designation and protection status underline its significance to the archaeological record of prehistoric Wales.
Craig-y-Forwyn Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE267. View the official record →
Craig-y-Forwyn Cairn is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE267.
Craig-y-Forwyn Cairn 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.
Craig-y-Forwyn 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 DE267.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Dinas Bran (5.2 km), Pen y Gaer Hillfort (5.6 km), Llangollen Bridge (6.3 km).
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