Scheduled MonumentsWalesPennant Cairns
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Pennant Cairns

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE258
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pennant Cairns is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age prehistoric period. The monument comprises a cairn structure built from stone, characteristic of the funerary and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in Wales. Round barrows of this type typically functioned as burial monuments and served significant ritual purposes within their contemporary landscapes. The site's designation under Cadw protection reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary customs in the region.

Pennant Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pennant Cairns?

Pennant Cairns is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE258.

What period does Pennant Cairns date from?

Pennant Cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Pennant Cairns?

Pennant Cairns 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 DE258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pennant Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn (5.8 km), Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine (5.9 km), Glan Hafon Ring Cairn (6.3 km).

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