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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Plas Uchaf Enclosure

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE227
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plas Uchaf Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, consisting of an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age or possibly earlier Bronze Age date. The site is defined by a substantial bank and ditch system forming an enclosed area, characteristic of defensive or ceremonial enclosures typical of the later prehistoric period in Wales. Its precise function remains uncertain, though such enclosures commonly served as settlements, stock enclosures, or ritual centres during the Iron Age. The monument is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference DE227 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage organisation, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in north Wales.

Plas Uchaf Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plas Uchaf Enclosure?

Plas Uchaf Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, consisting of an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age or possibly earlier Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE227.

What period does Plas Uchaf Enclosure date from?

Plas Uchaf Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Plas Uchaf Enclosure?

Plas Uchaf Enclosure 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 DE227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plas Uchaf Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle (4.3 km), Derwlwyn Coppice Hillfort (5.1 km), Soldier's Mount (5.2 km).

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