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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE171
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tomen y Gwyddel is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving as evidence of prehistoric funerary and ritual practices in the region. The monument consists of a distinctive earthen mound constructed over a burial or burials, representing a significant type of funerary monument widespread across Bronze Age Britain. The site's name, meaning "Irishman's Mound" in Welsh, reflects local tradition or possibly historical memory of settlement patterns in the area. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Tomen y Gwyddel contributes to understanding the ritual landscape and burial customs of prehistoric Wales.

Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow?

Tomen y Gwyddel is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving as evidence of prehistoric funerary and ritual practices in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE171.

What period does Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow date from?

Tomen y Gwyddel 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 Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow?

Tomen y Gwyddel 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 DE171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Du cairn (1.9 km), Mynydd Bach Camp (2.7 km), Tomen y Meirw (2.9 km).

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