Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Berwyn Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Craig Berwyn Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig Berwyn Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of round barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period as funerary and ritual monuments. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM DE090), it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the region. The barrow's survival on Craig Berwyn demonstrates the landscape's continued significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in upland Denbighshire.

Craig Berwyn Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Berwyn Round Barrow?

Craig Berwyn Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE090.

What period does Craig Berwyn Round Barrow date from?

Craig Berwyn 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 Craig Berwyn Round Barrow?

Craig Berwyn 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 DE090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Berwyn Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village (5.6 km), Nant y Gangen Ddu Round Cairns (5.8 km), Y Gribin Round Cairn (6.8 km).

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