Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE228
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields is a prehistoric monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE228. The site comprises field systems and enclosures that represent prehistoric land management and settlement patterns in the upland regions of North Wales. The monuments date to the prehistoric period, reflecting the agricultural practices and territorial organisation of early farming communities. The enclosures and associated field divisions survive as earthwork features that contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land use in the Welsh uplands.

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields?

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields is a prehistoric monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE228. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE228.

What period does Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields date from?

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields?

Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields 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 DE228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & Fields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafotty Wen Ring Cairn (1.7 km), Cae Ddunod Camp (1.8 km), Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure (2.8 km).

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