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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Maes Maelor Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE056
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes Maelor Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow represents a typical example of the burial practice prevalent during this period, when earthen mounds were constructed over inhumation or cremation deposits as focal points for ritual commemoration. The monument is situated within a landscape that would have held significant ceremonial importance to its Bronze Age community. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, Maes Maelor Round Barrow contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in North Wales.

Maes Maelor Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes Maelor Round Barrow?

Maes Maelor Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE056.

What period does Maes Maelor Round Barrow date from?

Maes Maelor 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 Maes Maelor Round Barrow?

Maes Maelor 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 DE056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes Maelor Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eglwyseg Mountain Round Barrow (6.3 km), Two Cairns on Ruabon Mountain (7.2 km), Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrow (7.4 km).

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