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 consists of a cairn constructed from stone, characteristic of funerary and ritual monuments built during the Bronze Age period across the upland regions of Wales. The site reflects the burial practices and religious beliefs of Bronze Age communities, when such mounded structures served as focal points for ceremonial activity and the interment of the deceased. The cairn's location in the Denbighshire landscape indicates its significance within the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ritual use of the Welsh highlands.

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 Britain.

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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