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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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Denbigh Medieval Town is a substantial urban settlement of the late medieval period located in Denbighshire, North Wales. The town was established and developed from the late thirteenth century onwards, following the construction of Denbigh Castle by Henry de Lacy in 1282, which served as the focal point for urban expansion. The medieval town plan survives as an irregular street pattern centred on the castle, with evidence of burgage plots and commercial activity characteristic of a planned market settlement. The surviving fabric includes sections of the medieval town walls and various stone structures, representing an important example of Welsh medieval urban development within an English colonial framework.

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 substantial urban settlement of the late medieval period located in Denbighshire, North Wales. 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 the UK.

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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