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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Coed Shepherd Round Barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL183
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed Shepherd Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of round barrow construction, a monument type widely distributed across Britain and used for burial and ceremonial purposes during the Bronze Age period. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw's protection (reference FL183), it represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in north Wales. The barrow's survival in the landscape preserves evidence of the ritual and funerary traditions of Bronze Age communities in the region.

Coed Shepherd Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL183. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed Shepherd Round Barrow?

Coed Shepherd 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 FL183.

What period does Coed Shepherd Round Barrow date from?

Coed Shepherd 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 Coed Shepherd Round Barrow?

Coed Shepherd 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 FL183.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed Shepherd Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Cloddiau Camp (6.4 km), Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone (8.2 km), Moel Arthur Camp (8.5 km).

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