Scheduled MonumentsWalesTomen Garmon
Prehistoric · Mound

Tomen Garmon

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE170
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Mound
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tomen Garmon is a prehistoric mound located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE170. The monument represents a form of earthwork typical of prehistoric settlement and defensive activity in the region, though the precise chronology and original function of the site remain subjects of archaeological study. The mound's topography suggests it may have served purposes ranging from domestic occupation to ceremonial use during the prehistoric period. Like many similar structures in Wales, Tomen Garmon contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and land use of communities in the pre-Roman Iron Age and earlier periods.

Tomen Garmon is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tomen Garmon?

Tomen Garmon is a prehistoric mound located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE170. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE170.

What period does Tomen Garmon date from?

Tomen Garmon dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tomen Garmon?

Tomen Garmon 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 DE170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tomen Garmon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn (2.8 km), Ysgwennant Barrow (3.9 km), Tomen Cefn Glaniwrch (7.5 km).

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