Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel yr Henfaes ring cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE299
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a ring cairn, a monument type comprising a circular or near-circular arrangement of stones forming an outer kerb with an open or sparsely filled interior, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age in Wales. Ring cairns of this period typically functioned as communal or family burial places, often serving ritual and ceremonial purposes alongside their primary funerary role. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as DE299, reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status as an important Bronze Age religious and ritual site in the Welsh landscape.

Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn?

Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE299.

What period does Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn?

Moel yr Henfaes ring 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 DE299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel yr Henfaes ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Penagored Ridge Cairns (6.1 km), Cefn Penagored Cairn and Ring Cairn (6.2 km), Pennant Cairns (6.2 km).

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