Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL049
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa is a pair of prehistoric round barrows located on Moel Maen Efa in Flintshire, Wales. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent funerary monuments typical of the period, serving as burial mounds for individuals of social significance within their communities. The site is statutorily protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the designation FL049, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and ritual landscapes in North Wales. The barrows' positioning on high ground would have made them visually prominent features within the wider prehistoric landscape.

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa?

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa is a pair of prehistoric round barrows located on Moel Maen Efa in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL049.

What period does Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa date from?

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa 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 Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa?

Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa 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 FL049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows on Moel Maen Efa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Friary Church (8.2 km), Old Foxhall Earth Circle (8.7 km), Old Foxhall Round Barrow (8.8 km).

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