Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE279
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site comprises a round barrow, a burial mound characteristic of Bronze Age ritual practice across Britain and Wales, constructed to contain and commemorate the dead. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, it represents an important example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region. The barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Denbighshire, reflecting the ritual and religious beliefs of communities in prehistoric Wales.

Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow?

Maes Mochnant Isaf 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 DE279.

What period does Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow date from?

Maes Mochnant Isaf 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 Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow?

Maes Mochnant Isaf 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 DE279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes Mochnant Isaf Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Faerdre (1.4 km), Ty-Newydd Dyke (1.6 km), Tomen y Cefnlloer (3 km).

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