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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow represents a typical form of burial practice employed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover inhumations or cremations of the deceased. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice in the region. The site's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in North Wales.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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