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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Llyfanod round barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL196
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyfanod round barrow is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL196. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a characteristic form of burial practice common across Britain during this period. As a round barrow, it would originally have consisted of an earthen mound raised over an inhumed burial or burials, serving both as a functional tomb and as a visible marker in the landscape. The monument preserves evidence of Bronze Age funerary ritual and settlement patterns in the north Welsh region.

Llyfanod round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyfanod round barrow?

Llyfanod round barrow is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL196. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL196.

What period does Llyfanod round barrow date from?

Llyfanod 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 Llyfanod round barrow?

Llyfanod 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 FL196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyfanod round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (1.2 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (4 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.7 km).

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