Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog
Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE307
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog is a kerb cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone with a defined kerb edge, a form characteristic of Bronze Age funerary and ritual practice in Wales. Such cairns typically served as burial monuments and sites of ceremonial significance for upland communities during the Bronze Age period. The site's upland location reflects the pattern of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Welsh hills during this era.

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog?

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog is a kerb cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE307.

What period does Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog date from?

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog?

Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog 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 DE307.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel Seisiog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maes Merddyn Ring Cairn (2.3 km), Cefn-y-Gadfa Stone Rows and Cists (3.6 km), Hafod-y-Dre Stone Rows and Cairn (3.8 km).

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