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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Mynydd Cricor Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE266
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Cricor Barrow is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of its class, constructed as a funerary and ritual structure during the prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM DE266), it represents evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and ceremonial activity in the upland regions of north Wales. The barrow's preservation reflects the importance of such monuments in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the Welsh landscape.

Mynydd Cricor Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE266. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Cricor Barrow?

Mynydd Cricor Barrow is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE266.

What period does Mynydd Cricor Barrow date from?

Mynydd Cricor 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 Mynydd Cricor Barrow?

Mynydd Cricor 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 DE266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Cricor Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel y Gaer, Cefn (4.4 km), Moel Gamelin Round Barrow (4.8 km), Bwrdd y Tri Arglwydd Boundary Stone (5.5 km).

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