Scheduled MonumentsWalesY Garnedd Wen Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE278
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn is constructed from stone and represents a burial tradition characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales, when such monuments served both funerary and ceremonial functions. The site is protected under the Cadw heritage register as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (reference DE278), reflecting its archaeological significance. Round cairns of this type are important evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and the ritual landscape of prehistoric Wales.

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE278. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn?

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE278.

What period does Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn date from?

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn?

Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn 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 DE278.

What other scheduled monuments are near Y Garnedd Wen Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty'n-y-Celyn Castle Mound (5.8 km), Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy (6 km), Tomen Cefn Glaniwrch (6 km).

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