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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG280
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

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG280. The site represents Bronze Age funerary practice, a period during which round barrows served as prominent monuments for elite and community burials across Britain and Wales. The barrow's physical form, typical of its type, would have functioned as both a burial chamber and a visible territorial marker within the Bronze Age landscape. Such monuments are significant for understanding prehistoric ritual practices, social hierarchy, and settlement patterns in prehistoric Welsh communities.

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow?

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG280. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG280.

What period does Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow date from?

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow 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 Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow?

Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre 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 MG280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Cwmyrhiwdre Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fowler's Arm Chair Stone Circle & Round Cairns, Banc Du (6.1 km), Fron Top Deserted Rural Settlement (6.1 km), Castle Bank Settlement (6.4 km).

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