Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen-Pebyll Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Long Cairn

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE004
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Long Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber is a Neolithic long cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument comprises a substantial stone structure characteristic of megalithic funerary architecture from this era, serving as both a burial place and a focus for ritual activity within its prehistoric community. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early agricultural societies in Wales and their monumental expressions of death and commemoration.

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE004. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber?

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber is a Neolithic long cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE004.

What period does Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber date from?

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber?

Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber 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 DE004.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen-Pebyll Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pont Rhyd-Llanfair (4.5 km), Maes-Gwyn Castle Mound (4.7 km), Y Foelas Castle Mound (5.1 km).

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