Scheduled MonumentsWalesGraig cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Graig cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE295
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Graig cairn is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of the cairn-building tradition practised across upland Wales during the Bronze Age and earlier periods. Its designation as a site of ritual and funerary significance indicates that it likely served as a burial monument and place of ceremonial importance to the prehistoric communities of the region. The cairn survives as a key archaeological resource for understanding the funerary practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric Denbighshire.

Graig cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE295. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Graig cairn?

Graig cairn is a round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE295.

What period does Graig cairn date from?

Graig cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Graig cairn?

Graig cairn 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 DE295.

What other scheduled monuments are near Graig cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 410m long, E of Llawnt (6.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long, E of Llawnt (7 km), Offa's Dyke: section one mile 1000yds (2520m) long, N of Llanforda Mill (8.2 km).

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