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Craig yr Uchain is an enclosure of uncertain date located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument comprises an irregular earthwork enclosure situated on elevated terrain, characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval settlement patterns in the Welsh uplands. Without definitive dating evidence from excavation or specialist survey, the site remains archaeologically significant as a potential example of early land division or settlement activity in the region. The monument is protected under the Welsh heritage designation system as a scheduled ancient monument.
Craig yr Uchain is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE230. View the official record →
Craig yr Uchain is an enclosure of uncertain date located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE230.
Craig yr Uchain dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Craig yr Uchain 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 DE230.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn (5.6 km), Moel Sych Round Barrow (6.3 km), Cwm Rhiwiau Stone Circle (6.9 km).
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