Scheduled MonumentsWalesCil Haul Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Cil Haul Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG274
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cil Haul Barrow is a round barrow situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG274. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary practice in the Welsh landscape. As a round barrow, it would have functioned as a burial mound serving ritual and ceremonial purposes within its local Bronze Age community. The site preserves evidence of the religious and funerary customs of prehistoric Wales, though specific details of its excavation history and internal structure require reference to primary archaeological records for precise documentation.

Cil Haul Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cil Haul Barrow?

Cil Haul Barrow is a round barrow situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG274. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG274.

What period does Cil Haul Barrow date from?

Cil Haul 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 Cil Haul Barrow?

Cil Haul 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 MG274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cil Haul Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clawdd Mawr (0.4 km), Croes y Forwyn cairns (4.3 km), Tomen y Cefnlloer (5.3 km).

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