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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 Romano-British temple cropmark is a Roman religious structure identified through aerial archaeology in Denbighshire, Wales. The site is evidenced primarily by crop marks that reveal the plan of a temple dating to the Romano-British period, indicating continued religious practice and ritual activity during Roman occupation. The monument represents an important example of Romano-British religious architecture in Wales, reflecting the syncretism of Roman and indigenous British religious traditions. The site's preservation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Roman religious infrastructure in the region.

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 Romano-British temple cropmark is a Roman religious structure identified through aerial archaeology in Denbighshire, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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