Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn y Fedwen Round Barrows
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows

Wales
Cadw SAM MG107
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, comprising round barrows that date to the Bronze Age. The site represents an important example of ritual and funerary practice during this period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the burial locations of deceased individuals and communities. The barrows reflect the social and religious beliefs of Bronze Age peoples in Wales, demonstrating their investment in monumental funerary architecture. The monument is protected under Cadw's scheduling system as a site of archaeological and historical significance.

Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows?

Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, comprising round barrows that date to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG107.

What period does Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows date from?

Bryn y Fedwen 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows?

Bryn y Fedwen 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 MG107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fach Bugeilyn (5.2 km), Carn Fawr Round Cairns (5.3 km), Carn Biga, Pumlumon Fawr/Plynlimon (5.5 km).

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