Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL053
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 225m SE of Parc y Prysau is a prehistoric burial monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary structure of the type widely distributed across the British landscape during the second millennium BCE. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric ritual and burial practices in North Wales. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.

Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau is a prehistoric burial monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL053.

What period does Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau date from?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau 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 225m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau 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 FL053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel y Gaer Camp (4.4 km), Round Barrow 450m E of Penbedw Hall (4.5 km), Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone (4.8 km).

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