Scheduled MonumentsWalesPlas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark
Roman · Temple

Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE289
Period
Roman
Site type
Temple
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plas-newydd is a Romano-British temple site in Denbighshire, Wales, identified through cropmark evidence and archaeological survey. The site dates to the Roman period and represents religious activity during the occupation of Wales, contributing to understanding of Romano-British religious practice in this region. The temple structure is evidenced by soil marks visible from aerial survey rather than upstanding remains, a common archaeological signature for Roman religious sites on Welsh landscapes. The monument is protected under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments designation (SAM DE289), reflecting its significance for the Romano-British cultural heritage of the area.

Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark?

Plas-newydd is a Romano-British temple site in Denbighshire, Wales, identified through cropmark evidence and archaeological survey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE289.

What period does Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark date from?

Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark dates from the roman period, and is classified as a temple. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark?

Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark 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 DE289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas Perthi Burial Mound (4.3 km), Mynydd Cricor Barrow (5.5 km), Rhos-Ddigre Caves (5.5 km).

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