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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Cnych Round Barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD115
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnych Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that flourished across Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial structure for individuals of probable social significance. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the broader ceremonial and funerary landscape characteristic of Radnorshire during the prehistoric period. It is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM RD115.

Cnych Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnych Round Barrow?

Cnych Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD115.

What period does Cnych Round Barrow date from?

Cnych 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 Cnych Round Barrow?

Cnych 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 RD115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnych Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty-Lettice Round Barrow (6.9 km), Ty Lettice Roman road (6.9 km), Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall (7.2 km).

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