Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrown Wood Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crown Wood Round Barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL111
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crown Wood Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, representing a form of funerary architecture characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices across Britain and Wales. The monument stands as evidence of ritual and religious practices in prehistoric Flintshire, serving as a focus for burial and commemoration within the landscape. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM FL111, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary traditions in the region.

Crown Wood Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crown Wood Round Barrow?

Crown Wood Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL111.

What period does Crown Wood Round Barrow date from?

Crown Wood 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 Crown Wood Round Barrow?

Crown Wood 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 FL111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crown Wood Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (4.3 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (4.5 km), Cae Gwyn Cave (5.4 km).

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