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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL052
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound that represents the burial practices and ritual customs of its period. As a round barrow, it reflects the characteristic mound construction used across prehistoric Britain and Wales for the interment of the dead, often accompanied by grave goods and cremated or inhumed remains. The monument is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference FL052, recognising its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary behaviour in the region.

Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL052. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow?

Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL052.

What period does Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow date from?

Rhual-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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow?

Rhual-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 FL052.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nercwys Mountain Cairn (6.9 km), Carreg-y-llech standing stone (7 km), Bryntirion round barrow (7.1 km).

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