Scheduled MonumentsWalesBanc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD250
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banc Gorddwr is a round barrow located on the north-west side of Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date. The barrow survives as an earthwork and would originally have served as a burial mound, typical of the ritual and funerary practices employed during the Bronze Age in Wales. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial monuments across the Welsh uplands.

Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of?

Banc Gorddwr is a round barrow located on the north-west side of Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD250.

What period does Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of date from?

Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of 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 Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of?

Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of 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 RD250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banc Gorddwr, round barrow on NW side of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fron Top Deserted Rural Settlement (4.7 km), Coventry Round Barrow (4.8 km), Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill (5.2 km).

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