Scheduled MonumentsWalesDenbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner)
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Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner)

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE225
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Denbigh Medieval Town is a scheduled ancient monument representing the planned urban settlement established in North Wales during the late thirteenth century. The town was founded as part of Edward I's programme of conquest and consolidation following the final defeat of native Welsh princes, with its layout and defences designed to secure English control over the region. The north-eastern corner of the town preserves evidence of the medieval street plan and defensive structures characteristic of this period of Anglo-Norman expansion. The site remains significant as a material record of medieval town planning and the strategic colonisation of Wales through urban settlement.

Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner)?

Denbigh Medieval Town is a scheduled ancient monument representing the planned urban settlement established in North Wales during the late thirteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE225.

What period does Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) date from?

Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner)?

Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) 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 DE225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earl of Leicester's Church (0 km), St Hilary's Chapel (0.1 km), Civil War Earthworks (0.1 km).

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