Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
DE119
Name
Rhos-Ddigre Caves
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llandegla
Easting
318801
Northing
353553
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Cave
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of a cave containing archaeological deposits that can date from as early as the palaeolithic period. A cave may have been used for occupation, storage, burial, refuse, or as a temporary shelter. The scheduled site of Rhos-Ddigre Caves consists of 4 caves located in rock outcrops in semi woodland and pasture. 19th century excavations appear to have discovered human remains, animal bones, charcoal and a flint flake.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement, ritual and funerary practices. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.