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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE281
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a substantial circular stone cairn constructed as a burial structure, reflecting the funerary practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales. As a round cairn, it represents an important archaeological record of ritual and burial custom from this period. The monument is protected under the Welsh heritage system as Scheduled Ancient Monument DE281.

Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn?

Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE281.

What period does Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn date from?

Mwdwl Eithin Round 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 Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn?

Mwdwl Eithin Round 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 DE281.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Euni Camp (5.8 km), Caer Euni Stone Circles (6 km), Cefn Caer Euni Round Cairn (6.4 km).

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