Scheduled MonumentsWalesTom Dongen Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Tom Dongen Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE072
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tom Dongen Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site represents one of the burial mounds characteristic of the later prehistoric period in north Wales, when such barrows served as prominent focal points for ritual and commemorative practice. The barrow's earthwork form, typical of round barrow construction, would have functioned as a visible burial marker within the landscape, potentially serving multiple interments or reuse over time. The monument is designated under Cadw's historic monuments register as an important example of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the region.

Tom Dongen Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE072. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tom Dongen Round Barrow?

Tom Dongen Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE072.

What period does Tom Dongen Round Barrow date from?

Tom Dongen 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 Tom Dongen Round Barrow?

Tom Dongen 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 DE072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tom Dongen Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pont Carrog (5.3 km), Owain Glyndwr's Mount (6.1 km), Corwen Churchyard Cross (6.7 km).

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