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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL190
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 WSW of Llyfanod is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a characteristic form of burial practice during the second millennium BCE, when such monuments were constructed across the Welsh landscape to mark the graves of individuals of social prominence. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as FL190, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and ritual activity in north-east Wales. Such barrows functioned as focal points for ceremonial activity and served to perpetuate the memory of the deceased within the Bronze Age communities of the region.

Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod?

Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL190.

What period does Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod date from?

Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod 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 WSW of Llyfanod?

Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod 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 FL190.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron Fadog Enclosure (1 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (3.7 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.8 km).

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