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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE061
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow represents a significant example of round barrow construction, a burial form characteristic of Bronze Age communities across Britain and Wales. The monument's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Prehistoric mortuary practice and ritual in the region. Round barrows of this period typically served as focal points for community burial practices and may have held ritual significance extending beyond their primary funerary function.

Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow?

Tyn-y-Mynydd 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 DE061.

What period does Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow date from?

Tyn-y-Mynydd 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 Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow?

Tyn-y-Mynydd 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 DE061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tyn-y-Mynydd Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos-Ddigre Caves (3.1 km), Tomen y Rhodwydd (Castell yr Adwy) Mound and Bailey Castle (4.3 km), Mynydd Cricor Barrow (5.9 km).

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