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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Moel Eithinen Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE280
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Eithinen Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork on elevated terrain, representing the burial practices and ceremonial traditions of Bronze Age communities in north Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it preserves evidence of the ritual and funerary customs of its period, reflecting the social organisation and religious beliefs of prehistoric Welsh societies. The monument contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial monuments across the Welsh landscape.

Moel Eithinen Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Eithinen Round Barrow?

Moel Eithinen 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 DE280.

What period does Moel Eithinen Round Barrow date from?

Moel Eithinen 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 Moel Eithinen Round Barrow?

Moel Eithinen 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 DE280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Eithinen Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Llech Round Barrow (3.4 km), Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow (3.4 km), Moel y Plas Round Barrow (3.9 km).

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