Scheduled MonumentsWalesEliseg's Pillar & Tumulus
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE015
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eliseg's Pillar and Tumulus is a prehistoric round barrow and associated stone monument in the Vale of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. The tumulus itself dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant funerary and ritual site of that period. The pillar, which stands prominently upon the barrow, is a later addition erected in the ninth century, bearing an inscription that references the genealogy of the local ruler and commemorates the site's religious importance. The monument complex demonstrates the long-term ritual significance of the location, with the prehistoric earthwork being reused and marked by a substantial stone monument in the early medieval period.

Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus?

Eliseg's Pillar and Tumulus is a prehistoric round barrow and associated stone monument in the Vale of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE015.

What period does Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus date from?

Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus 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 Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus?

Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus 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 DE015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangollen Bridge (2.7 km), Ffynnon-Las Wood Round Barrow (3.6 km), Wilderness Round Barrows (5.6 km).

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