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 Bronze Age round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument consists of an earthen mound typical of prehistoric funerary practice in Wales, constructed during the Bronze Age period as a burial monument for one or more individuals of social significance. Its survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects the importance of Bronze Age ritual and funerary landscapes in the region, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric Wales and demonstrating the distribution of burial practices across the medieval Welsh countryside.

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 Bronze Age round barrow located in Denbighshire, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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