Scheduled MonumentsWalesEsclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE196
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Esclusham Mountain Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located on Esclusham Mountain near Minera in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and was constructed as a ritual and funerary structure, serving as a burial monument for the local community of that period. The cairn comprises a mound of stone typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales, constructed to mark and protect burials within or beneath its mass. The site is officially designated and protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference DE196 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage organisation.

Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera?

Esclusham Mountain Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located on Esclusham Mountain near Minera in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE196.

What period does Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera date from?

Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera?

Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera 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 DE196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Esclusham Mountain Cairn, Minera?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (8.3 km), Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House (8.5 km), Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (8.5 km).

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