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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE035
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows typical of the prehistoric burial tradition in Wales, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthworks served as prominent focal points for ritual and funerary practices within the landscape. The barrows' positioning and form reflect the contemporary importance of demonstrable burial monuments within territorial or community structures. The monument has been formally designated for preservation under Welsh heritage protection as a site of archaeological merit and historical significance.

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhos Lydan Round Barrows?

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE035.

What period does Rhos Lydan Round Barrows date from?

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows 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 Rhos Lydan Round Barrows?

Rhos Lydan Round Barrows 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 DE035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhos Lydan Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel y Gaer, Cefn (3.2 km), Moel Gamelin Round Barrow (3.4 km), Bwrdd y Tri Arglwydd Boundary Stone (6.3 km).

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