Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL033
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 at Naid y March, Holywell Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The barrow survives as an earthen mound and represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such round barrows served as prominent focal points for ritual and funerary activity within the landscape. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in North Wales. The barrow remains an important resource for understanding Bronze Age society and the ceremonial treatment of the dead in the region.

Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common?

Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL033.

What period does Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common date from?

Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common 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 at Naid y March, Holywell Common?

Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common 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 FL033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow at Naid y March, Holywell Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (4.1 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (5.2 km), Hafod Wood Moated Site (5.6 km).

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