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Nant Esgeiriau Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone and earth constructed as a ritual and funerary structure, typical of burial practices during the Bronze Age period when such cairns served as focal points for community commemoration and the interment of the deceased. The site represents an important example of prehistoric funerary architecture within the upland regions of north Wales, where cairn-building traditions were particularly prevalent. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it retains archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and territorial organisation in the Welsh landscape.
Nant Esgeiriau Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE259. View the official record →
Nant Esgeiriau Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE259.
Nant Esgeiriau Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Nant Esgeiriau 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 DE259.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn (5.5 km), Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village (6 km), Y Gribin Round Cairn (6.4 km).
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