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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bryntirion round barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL208
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryntirion round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The site represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age in Britain, serving as a burial structure for individuals of elevated status within prehistoric communities. The barrow's physical form comprises an earthen mound constructed over one or more inhumations, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of Bronze Age society. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, Bryntirion round barrow remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in north Wales.

Bryntirion round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryntirion round barrow?

Bryntirion round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL208.

What period does Bryntirion round barrow date from?

Bryntirion 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 Bryntirion round barrow?

Bryntirion 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 FL208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryntirion round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Minera Lead Mine (8.1 km), Nant Mill Wood Shaft Mounds (8.5 km), Abersychnant Cairn (8.6 km).

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