Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Coch Tumulus
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Cefn Coch Tumulus

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE265
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Coch Tumulus is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled monument under the Cadw reference SAM DE265. The monument comprises an earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to mark and contain elite burials and associated ritual deposits. Round barrows of this type, typically dating from the second millennium BC, represent a significant phase of prehistoric religious and ritual activity in Wales, serving as focal points for community gatherings and ancestor veneration. The site exemplifies the tradition of monumental burial architecture that dominated the Bronze Age upland landscape of north Wales.

Cefn Coch Tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Coch Tumulus?

Cefn Coch Tumulus is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled monument under the Cadw reference SAM DE265. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE265.

What period does Cefn Coch Tumulus date from?

Cefn Coch Tumulus 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 Cefn Coch Tumulus?

Cefn Coch Tumulus 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 DE265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Coch Tumulus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Henblas Moated Site (1.8 km), Craig Adwywynt Camp (3.2 km), Pen-y-Gaer Camp (4.1 km).

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