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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Croes-Foel Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE048
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croes-Foel Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow represents a characteristic example of the round barrow tradition that dominated Bronze Age burial practices across Britain, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. The monument's physical form consists of an earthen mound constructed over an interment or cremation, serving both as a practical burial structure and as a visible marker of status within the prehistoric landscape. Such monuments were focal points for ritual and ceremonial activity, often positioned prominently within the topography to command views across the surrounding territory.

Croes-Foel Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croes-Foel Round Barrow?

Croes-Foel Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE048.

What period does Croes-Foel Round Barrow date from?

Croes-Foel 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Croes-Foel Round Barrow?

Croes-Foel 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 DE048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croes-Foel Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (5 km), Offa's Dyke: Section N of Home Farm (5.2 km), Darland Wood Round Barrows (6.1 km).

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