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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE066
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Eglwyseg Mountain in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that flourished in Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial structure for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. Its position on elevated moorland is characteristic of many Bronze Age barrows in Wales, which were frequently sited in prominent locations visible across the landscape. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice and the ritual beliefs of prehistoric Welsh societies.

Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE066. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow?

Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Eglwyseg Mountain in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE066.

What period does Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow date from?

Eglwyseg Mountain 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 Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow?

Eglwyseg Mountain 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 DE066.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffynnon-Las Wood Round Barrow (6.4 km), Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Tan-y-Cut (7.4 km), Offa's Dyke: Section N & S of Plas-Offa (7.6 km).

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