Scheduled MonumentsWalesCreigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE081
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle is a Prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising a group of Bronze Age round barrows and an associated earthwork circle. The site consists of multiple burial mounds arranged across the landscape, reflecting funerary practices typical of the Bronze Age period, approximately 2300–700 BCE. The earthwork circle represents a significant ritual or ceremonial element, suggesting the site held importance beyond simple burial function. The monument's preservation and spatial arrangement provide evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual activity in the upland regions of North Wales.

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle?

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle is a Prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising a group of Bronze Age round barrows and an associated earthwork circle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE081.

What period does Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle date from?

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle?

Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle 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 DE081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Brongyll Round Barrow (6.6 km), Wilderness Round Barrows (7.2 km), Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Plas-Offa (7.3 km).

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