Scheduled MonumentsWalesBedd Emlyn
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bedd Emlyn

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE201
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bedd Emlyn is a round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference DE201. The monument represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of prehistoric burial practice in Wales during the Bronze Age period. As a round barrow, it would have originally comprised an earthen mound constructed over a primary burial or burials, serving both as a sepulchre and as a visible territorial or commemorative marker in the landscape. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in north Wales and the broader patterns of ritual activity evident in the region's prehistoric heritage.

Bedd Emlyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE201. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bedd Emlyn?

Bedd Emlyn is a round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference DE201. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE201.

What period does Bedd Emlyn date from?

Bedd Emlyn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bedd Emlyn?

Bedd Emlyn 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 DE201.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bedd Emlyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Derwen Cross (3.1 km), Dinas Melin-y-Wig (4.1 km), Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure (5.5 km).

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