Scheduled MonumentsWalesCroes Heol y Splott Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM187
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM187. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial monument for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The site reflects the ritual and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age society, when such earthworks functioned as focal points for funerary rites and ancestor veneration. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site acknowledges its importance for understanding the burial practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric Wales.

Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow?

Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM187. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM187.

What period does Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow date from?

Croes Heol y Splott 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 Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow?

Croes Heol y Splott 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 GM187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar (2.7 km), Llantwit Major Gatehouse (2.7 km), The Chantry House (2.7 km).

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