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 survives as an earthwork mound constructed during the later prehistoric period, representing a burial practice characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales. Such round barrows served as focal points for ritual and funerary activity, typically containing inhumations or cremations of individuals of social significance within their communities. The monument is recorded in the Cadw heritage register under the scheduled ancient monument designation FL040, reflecting its importance as a surviving example of Bronze Age funerary architecture 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 Britain.

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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