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Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales. The site comprises a substantial defensive earthwork consisting of a single massive bank with an external ditch, which encloses an area on elevated ground and demonstrates characteristics typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales. The monument's commanding position would have afforded both defensive advantage and control over surrounding territory, functions central to the function of such hillforts during the later prehistoric period. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM DE252, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Welsh landscape.
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE252. View the official record →
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE252.
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure 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 DE252.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corwen Churchyard Cross (5 km), Llangar Old Church (5.4 km), Gwerclas Mound (5.6 km).
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