Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Cairns North of Plasnewydd
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE272
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument comprises two distinct cairn structures situated in the upland landscape north of Plasnewydd, and is designated as a site of archaeological importance under the Cadw scheduling reference SAM DE272. Round cairns of this type typically served ritual, religious, and funerary functions during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, serving as communal or individual burial monuments. The site represents a significant element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the Denbighshire uplands.

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd?

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE272.

What period does Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd date from?

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd?

Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd 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 DE272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cairns North of Plasnewydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-plaenau cairns and standing stone (5.1 km), Pen-plaenau Roman marching camp (5.3 km), Bryn Du cairn (5.7 km).

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