Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL054
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 495m SE of Parc y Prysau is a prehistoric burial mound located in Flintshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL054. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary monument typical of the period, when such earthworks served as ceremonial burial sites for members of Bronze Age communities. The monument survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric ritual and burial practices in the region. Its designation reflects its archaeological significance as a record of Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns in North Wales.

Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau is a prehistoric burial mound located in Flintshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL054. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL054.

What period does Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau date from?

Round Barrow 495m 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 495m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Round Barrow 495m 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 FL054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel y Gaer Camp (4.2 km), Round Barrow 450m E of Penbedw Hall (4.4 km), Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone (4.7 km).

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