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 larger barrow cemetery in the Staylittle area. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual site typical of its period. As a round barrow, it would have functioned as a burial mound, likely containing inhumations or cremations within its earthwork structure. The barrow group at Staylittle is significant for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in upland Wales, though the specific physical condition and detailed archaeological history of Barrow Group W require reference to the site record held by Cadw.

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 larger 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 Britain.

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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