Scheduled MonumentsWalesOld Foxhall Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Old Foxhall Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE052
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Foxhall Round Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of funerary monuments constructed during this period, serving as a burial place and ritual focus for Bronze Age communities. Round barrows of this type are among the most common prehistoric monuments in Wales and represent an important class of evidence for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and social organisation. The site is recorded in the Welsh heritage register under Cadw scheduling as a monument of national importance.

Old Foxhall Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE052. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Foxhall Round Barrow?

Old Foxhall Round Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE052.

What period does Old Foxhall Round Barrow date from?

Old Foxhall 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 Old Foxhall Round Barrow?

Old Foxhall 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 DE052.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Foxhall Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Town Walls (2.3 km), St Hilary's Chapel (2.4 km), Earl of Leicester's Church (2.4 km).

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