Scheduled MonumentsWalesGatewen Hall round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Gatewen Hall round barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE290
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gatewen Hall round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site represents a characteristic example of the round barrow tradition that flourished across Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial mound for elite or significant members of prehistoric communities. The monument's construction and use reflect the ritual practices and social structures of Bronze Age society in Wales. The site is protected under the Welsh heritage designation system as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, recognising its archaeological importance and the information it preserves about prehistoric funeral rites and settlement patterns in the region.

Gatewen Hall round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gatewen Hall round barrow?

Gatewen Hall round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE290.

What period does Gatewen Hall round barrow date from?

Gatewen Hall 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 Gatewen Hall round barrow?

Gatewen Hall 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 DE290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gatewen Hall round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Middle Sontley to Black Brook Bridge (5.3 km), Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Black Brook Bridge to Pentre-Clawdd (6.4 km), Gardden Camp (6.9 km).

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