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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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a burial practice widespread across Britain during the second millennium BCE, when such monuments served as visible markers of the dead and expressions of community identity. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and mortuary practices in north Wales. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the region.

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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. 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 Britain.

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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