Scheduled MonumentsWalesBarrow Group W of Staylittle
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Barrow Group W of Staylittle

Wales
Cadw SAM MG171
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow Group W of Staylittle is a round barrow located in Powys, Wales, forming part of a broader barrow cemetery in the Staylittle area. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and served a funerary and ritual function, typical of round barrows constructed during the second millennium BC. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG171, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of prehistoric Wales. Round barrows of this period commonly contained cremated or inhumed remains and served as focal points for ceremonial activity within their contemporary landscape.

Barrow Group W of Staylittle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow Group W of Staylittle?

Barrow Group W of Staylittle is a round barrow located in Powys, Wales, forming part of a broader barrow cemetery in the Staylittle area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG171.

What period does Barrow Group W of Staylittle date from?

Barrow Group W of Staylittle 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 Barrow Group W of Staylittle?

Barrow Group W of Staylittle 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 MG171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow Group W of Staylittle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmbiga long cairn (2.1 km), Dinas Camp (3.7 km), Carreg Wen Prehistoric Standing Stone (5.1 km).

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