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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE064
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow is situated in the upland landscape near Llyn Cyfnwy, a location traditionally associated with ritual and ceremonial activity in the prehistoric period. As a round barrow, it represents a significant funerary monument type characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales, reflecting both the social status of those interred and the community's investment in monumental construction. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM DE064, recognising its importance to understanding prehistoric Welsh settlement patterns and funerary customs.

Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow?

Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE064.

What period does Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow date from?

Llyn Cyfnwy 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 Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow?

Llyn Cyfnwy 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 DE064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyn Cyfnwy Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig-y-Forwyn Cairn (7 km), Craig Arthur Kerb Cairn (7.7 km), Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow (8.3 km).

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