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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG273
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG273. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of the ritual burial practices characteristic of this period in Welsh prehistory. As a round barrow, the monument would have served as a burial mound constructed to contain cremated or inhumed remains, often indicating the burial of individuals of elevated social status within their community. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age funerary traditions and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape.

Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG273. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow?

Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG273. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG273.

What period does Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow date from?

Cae'r Lloi 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow?

Cae'r Lloi 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 MG273.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maes Llymystyn Camp (2.1 km), Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn (2.7 km), Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting (3.9 km).

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