Scheduled MonumentsWalesTomen y Meirw
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Tomen y Meirw

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE102
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 Meirw is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and designated as a monument of archaeological importance under Cadw's record system. The site represents a funerary and ritual monument of the type constructed during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial mound for cremated or inhumed remains alongside associated grave goods and ceremonial deposits. The barrow's earthwork form comprises a raised mound that would have been visible across the surrounding landscape, functioning both as a burial place and as a territorial or commemorative marker for the community that raised it. Such monuments are characteristic of prehistoric Wales and provide evidence for burial practices, social hierarchy, and religious beliefs among Bronze Age populations in the region.

Tomen y Meirw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tomen y Meirw?

Tomen y Meirw is a round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and designated as a monument of archaeological importance under Cadw's record system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE102.

What period does Tomen y Meirw date from?

Tomen y Meirw 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 Tomen y Meirw?

Tomen y Meirw 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 DE102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tomen y Meirw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilderness Round Barrows (2 km), Bryn Du cairn (2 km), Tomen y Gwyddel Round Barrow (2.9 km).

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