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, scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM DE170. The site represents an earthwork of considerable antiquity, though precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. As a mound monument, it forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in North Wales, contributing to understanding of early territorial organisation and land use patterns in the region.

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, scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM 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 the UK.

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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