Scheduled MonumentsWalesBranas-Uchaf Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME070
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric chambered tomb located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of early funerary architecture in Wales. The site comprises a round barrow with an internal chamber, constructed to serve both ritual and burial functions typical of its era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it contributes to our understanding of prehistoric religious practices and settlement patterns in medieval Wales and the broader pattern of megalithic construction across Britain and Ireland.

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow?

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric chambered tomb located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME070.

What period does Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow date from?

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow?

Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow 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 ME070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement (4.7 km), Cefn Penagored Cairn and Ring Cairn (4.8 km), Cefn Penagored Ridge Cairns (5 km).

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