Scheduled MonumentsWalesDarland Wood Round Barrows
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Darland Wood Round Barrows

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE223
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Darland Wood Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows, earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period as burial monuments for elite members of prehistoric communities. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the deceased. The monument's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as evidence of Bronze Age ritual practice and funerary customs in the Welsh uplands.

Darland Wood Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE223. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Darland Wood Round Barrows?

Darland Wood Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE223.

What period does Darland Wood Round Barrows date from?

Darland Wood Round Barrows 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 Darland Wood Round Barrows?

Darland Wood Round Barrows 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 DE223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Darland Wood Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke, 490m long section, immediately north and south of Preeshenelle Bridge (6.3 km), Wat's Dyke: 110m long section, 620m south east of Henlle Home Farm (7.3 km), Wat's Dyke, 420m long section, 190m west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road (7.8 km).

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