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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Wilderness Round Barrows

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE092
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wilderness Round Barrows is a round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument comprises burial mounds characteristic of prehistoric burial practice in Wales, constructed during the second millennium BCE when such earthworks were used to commemorate and contain the remains of significant individuals or groups. The barrows retain archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the region. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, reflecting its significance to the archaeological heritage of Denbighshire.

Wilderness Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wilderness Round Barrows?

Wilderness Round Barrows is a round barrow situated in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE092.

What period does Wilderness Round Barrows date from?

Wilderness Round Barrows 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 Wilderness Round Barrows?

Wilderness Round Barrows 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 DE092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wilderness Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Meirw (2 km), Ffynnon-Las Wood Round Barrow (2.8 km), Bryn Du cairn (4 km).

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