Scheduled MonumentsWalesGribin Oernant Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Gribin Oernant Cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE271
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gribin Oernant Cairn is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument comprises a cairn structure consistent with funerary practices of the prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and burial traditions of early Bronze Age communities in Wales. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it represents evidence of the religious and mortuary customs practised in this region during the Bronze Age, when such cairns served as prominent markers of burial sites within the landscape.

Gribin Oernant Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gribin Oernant Cairn?

Gribin Oernant Cairn is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE271.

What period does Gribin Oernant Cairn date from?

Gribin Oernant Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gribin Oernant Cairn?

Gribin Oernant 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 DE271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gribin Oernant Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus (3.4 km), Valle Crucis Abbey (3.8 km), Creigiau Eglwyseg Cairn (5 km).

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