Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL055
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 450m SSW of Llynfanod is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The barrow forms part of the archaeological record of ritual and burial practices in the region during this period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as burial structures for individuals of community significance. The site is recorded in the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register under reference FL055, reflecting its protected status as a heritage asset of national importance. As a round barrow, the monument represents a common burial tradition across Bronze Age Britain and Wales, though the specific dimensions and archaeological details of this individual example require reference to detailed site records and surveys for precise characterisation.

Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod?

Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL055.

What period does Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod date from?

Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod 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 450m SSW of Llynfanod?

Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod 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 FL055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (0.6 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (3.5 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.7 km).

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