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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Sutton Green round barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE291
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sutton Green round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The barrow represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when communities across Britain constructed earthen mounds to inter their dead and mark significant burial sites within the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it retains archaeological and heritage value for understanding prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in North Wales. The site contributes to the broader archaeological record of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary activity in the region.

Sutton Green round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE291. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sutton Green round barrow?

Sutton Green round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE291.

What period does Sutton Green round barrow date from?

Sutton Green 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Sutton Green round barrow?

Sutton Green 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 DE291.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sutton Green round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Edith's churchyard (3.1 km), Bangor Bridge (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 250m SSE of Meadows Farm (4.8 km).

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