Scheduled MonumentsWalesYsgwennant Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Ysgwennant Barrow

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE277
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ysgwennant Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument survives as an earthwork mound that represents evidence of ritual and funerary practice during this period. As a round barrow, it would have functioned as a burial monument serving a community or family group. The site is registered with Cadw under the reference SAM DE277, reflecting its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance to Welsh heritage.

Ysgwennant Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ysgwennant Barrow?

Ysgwennant Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE277.

What period does Ysgwennant Barrow date from?

Ysgwennant Barrow 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 Ysgwennant Barrow?

Ysgwennant 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 DE277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ysgwennant Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sycharth Mound and Bailey Castle (4.9 km), Llwyn Bryn-Dinas Camp (6.1 km), Plas Uchaf Enclosure (6.1 km).

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