Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL040
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 180m E of Mwccwd is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference FL040, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices in North Wales. Such round barrows typically date to the Bronze Age and represent a significant shift in funerary tradition from earlier Neolithic monuments, serving as the burial place for individuals of status within their communities. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and social organization in the region.

Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd?

Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL040.

What period does Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd date from?

Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd 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 Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd?

Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd 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 FL040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 450m E of Penbedw Hall (2.5 km), Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone (2.8 km), Moel y Gaer Camp (3.4 km).

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