Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 828m W of Cae-du
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE172
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 828m W of Cae-du is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference DE172. The barrow represents a typical example of the round burial mounds that proliferated across Wales and Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a focal point for ritual and funerary practices within prehistoric communities. Such monuments commonly contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and material culture of the period. The site's survival and scheduling recognition indicate its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the Denbighshire region.

Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du?

Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference DE172. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE172.

What period does Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du date from?

Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du 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 828m W of Cae-du?

Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du 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 DE172.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow (2.6 km), Rhiwiau round barrow cemetery (3.3 km), Group of Four Inscribed Stones in Gwytherin Churchyard (5.2 km).

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