Scheduled MonumentsWalesRuabon Mountain Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE127
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow belongs to the tradition of round burial mounds constructed across Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a focal point for ritual practice and the interment of the deceased. Located on Ruabon Mountain, the monument reflects the landscape preferences of Bronze Age communities, which frequently positioned such burial structures on elevated terrain. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument register as DE127, indicating its recognition as a monument of national archaeological importance.

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow?

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE127.

What period does Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow date from?

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow 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 Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow?

Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow 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 DE127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruabon Mountain Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Hillfort (5.1 km), Pont y Cysylltau (5.8 km), Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (6.3 km).

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