Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow WSW of Corby
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow WSW of Corby

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE285
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow WSW of Corby is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow represents a characteristic example of prehistoric burial practice in Wales, constructed during the Bronze Age period when such earthworks served as communal or elite burial sites. The monument survives as an earthen mound and is protected under the Welsh heritage designation system as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary practices in the region.

Round Barrow WSW of Corby is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow WSW of Corby?

Round Barrow WSW of Corby is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE285.

What period does Round Barrow WSW of Corby date from?

Round Barrow WSW of Corby 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 WSW of Corby?

Round Barrow WSW of Corby 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 DE285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow WSW of Corby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Euryn Camp (4.8 km), Llys Euryn Medieval House, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos (5.2 km), Hendre-Waelod Burial Chamber (5.6 km).

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