Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL032
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 400m SE of Smithy Gate is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities in north Wales during the third or second millennium BC. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, reflecting the ritual and social importance accorded to the deceased. The site's preservation as a scheduled ancient monument indicates its archaeological value for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in the region.

Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate?

Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL032.

What period does Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate date from?

Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate 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 400m SE of Smithy Gate?

Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate 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 FL032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 400m SE of Smithy Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.8 km), Hen-y-Fail Round Barrow (5.9 km), Moel y Gaer Camp (6.9 km).

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