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Prehistoric · Cave

Rhos-Ddigre Caves

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE119
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhos-Ddigre Caves is a prehistoric cave system located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE119. The caves have yielded evidence of human activity dating to the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, indicating their use as occupation or ritual sites during the early post-glacial settlement of Wales. The site comprises natural limestone caves which have been investigated archaeologically, revealing artefactual material consistent with prehistoric exploitation and habitation patterns in the region. The caves represent an important record of early human settlement in north Wales and contribute to understanding of Mesolithic and Neolithic subsistence and movement patterns in the Welsh uplands.

Rhos-Ddigre Caves is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhos-Ddigre Caves?

Rhos-Ddigre Caves is a prehistoric cave system located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE119. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE119.

What period does Rhos-Ddigre Caves date from?

Rhos-Ddigre Caves dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhos-Ddigre Caves?

Rhos-Ddigre Caves 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 DE119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhos-Ddigre Caves?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gribin Oernant Cairn (6.7 km), Moel Gamelin Round Barrow (7 km), Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn (7.3 km).

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