Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL076
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 Plas Newydd is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow represents a characteristic burial practice of the second millennium BC, when earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as focal points for ritual activity and commemoration. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and burial sites across North Wales. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and social organization in the region.

Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL076. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL076.

What period does Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd date from?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd 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 Plas Newydd?

Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd 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 FL076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 225m SE of Plas Newydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (2.5 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.7 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (5.3 km).

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