Scheduled MonumentsWalesBronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD190
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks is a group of round barrows located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrows represent an important concentration of funerary monuments from this prehistoric period and reflect the ritual and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the upland regions of Wales. The site's location on Whinyard Rocks demonstrates the significance of elevated positions for the placement of burial monuments during this era. These barrows form part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age funerary practice in mid-Wales and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation of prehistoric upland communities.

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks?

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks is a group of round barrows located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD190.

What period does Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks date from?

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks 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 Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks?

Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks 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 RD190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age Round Barrows on Whinyard Rocks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae-Banal Castle Mound (5.5 km), Old Radnor Castle (5.9 km), Llannerch cup-marked rock (6.8 km).

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