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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Criafol Round Barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL170
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Criafol Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound and represents a significant example of burial practice from the second millennium BCE, when such round barrows were commonly constructed across Wales and the broader British landscape. The monument is protected under the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments, designated as SAM FL170, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of prehistoric ritual and commemorative practice in the region. Its survival allows for continued study of Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns in North Wales.

Criafol Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Criafol Round Barrow?

Criafol 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 FL170.

What period does Criafol Round Barrow date from?

Criafol 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 Criafol Round Barrow?

Criafol 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 FL170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Criafol Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (4.3 km), Moel y Gaer (5.3 km), Bron Fadog Enclosure (6.2 km).

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