Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Petryal Caerau Circles
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE041
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument comprises circular earthwork defences characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in North Wales. The site's defensive function suggests it served as a protected settlement or gathering place during the later prehistoric period, though precise dating remains dependent on archaeological investigation. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape as a testament to the territorial organisation and settlement strategies of prehistoric communities in the region.

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Petryal Caerau Circles?

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE041.

What period does Pont Petryal Caerau Circles date from?

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles 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 Pont Petryal Caerau Circles?

Pont Petryal Caerau Circles 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 DE041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Petryal Caerau Circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure (4.5 km), Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn (7.5 km), Maesmor Hall Castle Mound (8.1 km).

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