Archaeological sites · North Wales
Hen Gaerwys Earthworks
In or near St Asaph.
Hen Gaerwys Earthworks — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hen Gaerwys Earthworks is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hen Gaerwys Earthworks is an archaeological site located in North Wales. It features significant earthwork structures that are of interest for their historical and cultural context. The site provides insight into ancient construction techniques and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2586, -3.2953
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Caerwys
- Postcode
- CH7 5BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
Sources
- osm: node/5457692221 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hen Gaerwys Earthworks?
- Hen Gaerwys Earthworks is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH7 5BP), in the parish of Caerwys.
- What is Hen Gaerwys Earthworks?
- Hen Gaerwys Earthworks — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hen Gaerwys Earthworks?
- Drivers can use postcode CH7 5BP.
- Is Hen Gaerwys Earthworks a protected site?
- Yes — Hen Gaerwys Earthworks is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Hen Gaerwys Earthworks free to visit?
- Yes, Hen Gaerwys Earthworks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hen Gaerwys Earthworks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH7 5BP. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.