Scheduled MonumentsWalesBarrow west of Cae-Betin Wood
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood

Wales
Cadw SAM MG257
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood is a round barrow situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, and represents a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation MG257. Round barrows of this type served as burial mounds for individuals of probable social significance during the Bronze Age period, typically constructed over inhumed or cremated remains accompanied by grave goods. The monument survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and ritual activity in this region of Wales.

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood?

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood is a round barrow situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, and represents a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG257.

What period does Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood date from?

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood 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 west of Cae-Betin Wood?

Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood 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 MG257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow west of Cae-Betin Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Blaidd (6.7 km), Crugyn Tump Castle Mound (6.7 km), Castell y Blaidd Medieval Settlement (6.9 km).

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