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Penycae Cairn is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, serving as evidence of prehistoric funerary and ritual practice in the region. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone construction typical of cairns dating to the Bronze Age period, when such structures were erected as burial monuments and centres of ceremonial activity. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices across North Wales.
Penycae Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE268. View the official record →
Penycae Cairn is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Denbighshire, Wales, serving as evidence of prehistoric funerary and ritual practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE268.
Penycae 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.
Penycae 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 DE268.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Hillfort (5.5 km), Pont y Cysylltau (6.5 km), Llangollen Bridge (6.6 km).
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