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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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, representing a type of burial structure characteristic of Early to Middle Bronze Age communities in Wales and the wider British Isles. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it demonstrates the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric societies, with such monuments typically serving as focal points for community burial and ceremonial activity. The barrow's preservation and official designation reflect its importance to understanding the mortuary customs and settlement patterns of Bronze Age Radnorshire.

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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. 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 Britain.

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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