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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Beacon Hill Round Barrows

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD111
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beacon Hill Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows typical of prehistoric burial practices, dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as prominent markers for elite and community burials across the Welsh landscape. These barrows represent significant evidence of Bronze Age ritual and social organisation in the region, reflecting the cultural practices and landscape management of their period. The monument's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw underscores its archaeological importance as a surviving example of Radnorshire's prehistoric funerary landscape.

Beacon Hill Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beacon Hill Round Barrows?

Beacon Hill Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD111.

What period does Beacon Hill Round Barrows date from?

Beacon Hill Round Barrows 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 Beacon Hill Round Barrows?

Beacon Hill Round Barrows 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 RD111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beacon Hill Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos Crug Round Barrows (3 km), Water-break-its-neck promontory fort (3.2 km), Rhos-crug Hill settlement (3.3 km).

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