Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL039
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices characteristic of that period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover and commemorate the dead. As a round barrow, it would originally have formed a substantial earthwork, though its current condition reflects the effects of time and land use. The monument is of significance to understanding Bronze Age mortuary traditions and settlement patterns in North Wales.

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos?

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL039.

What period does Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos date from?

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos 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 Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos?

Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos 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 FL039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 153m NW of Plas yn Rhos?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (2.6 km), Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod (2.9 km), Bron Fadog Enclosure (3.3 km).

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