Scheduled MonumentsWalesTyddyn Tudur Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Domestic

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE253
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Domestic
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure is a prehistoric domestic enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument comprises an earthwork enclosure of likely Bronze Age or Iron Age date, representing settlement activity during the later prehistoric period. The site survives as an archaeological feature of note within the upland landscape of Denbighshire, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric habitation patterns in north Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains subject to statutory guardianship to preserve its archaeological integrity.

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure?

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure is a prehistoric domestic enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE253.

What period does Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure date from?

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - domestic. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure?

Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure 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 DE253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tyddyn Tudur Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Gaer Camp (Caer Caradog) (1.9 km), Bryn Teg Enclosure (2 km), Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn (2.9 km).

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