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Nant Heilyn Stone Setting is a prehistoric stone alignment located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site comprises a series of standing stones arranged in a linear or clustered formation, typical of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial monuments found throughout Wales and the broader British landscape. Stone settings of this type are generally considered to have served religious, ritual, or funerary functions during the Bronze Age period, though the precise ceremonial purpose of this particular site remains uncertain. The monument is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference DE284 by Cadw, the Welsh Historic Monuments organization, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric activity and belief systems in the region.
Nant Heilyn Stone Setting is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE284. View the official record →
Nant Heilyn Stone Setting is a prehistoric stone alignment located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE284.
Nant Heilyn Stone Setting dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone setting. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Nant Heilyn Stone Setting 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 DE284.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Rhiwlug Cist Cairn (4.1 km), Hafod-y-Dre Stone Rows and Cairn (4.2 km), Nant y Foel long hut (4.8 km).
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