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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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound that represents a characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age period, when communities interred their dead beneath constructed mounds, often accompanied by grave goods and ritual deposits. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and religious beliefs in the region. The monument contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in North Wales.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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