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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE124
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region, dating to the Bronze Age period when such mounded structures served as focal points for ritual activity and the interment of the deceased. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Welsh heritage protection system, reflecting its archaeological importance. Round barrows of this type typically contained central burials accompanied by grave goods, and their construction often involved communal labour and significant ceremonial investment.

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE124. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow?

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE124.

What period does Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow date from?

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow?

Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow 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 DE124.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhiwiau round barrow cemetery (0.6 km), Gorsedd Bran Round Barrows (3.2 km), Nant Heilyn Stone Setting (5.7 km).

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