Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL058
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church is a prehistoric funerary monument located north of Whitewell Church in Flintshire, Wales. The site consists of two round barrows dating to the Bronze Age, representing a form of burial practice common across Britain during this period. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and often served as focal points for ritual activity and community commemoration. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw protection scheme, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices in north Wales.

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church?

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church is a prehistoric funerary monument located north of Whitewell Church in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL058.

What period does Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church date from?

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church 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 Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church?

Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church 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 FL058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mount Cop Castle Mound (2.5 km), Pan Castle: a motte and bailey castle (3.4 km), Hanmer Moated Site (4 km).

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