Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Henwen round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cwm Henwen round barrow

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR347
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Henwen round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a round cairn constructed from stone, a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period in Wales and the wider British Isles. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM BR347), it represents evidence of the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the Brecon Beacons region. The monument reflects the importance placed on monumental burial by Bronze Age societies and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in upland Wales.

Cwm Henwen round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Henwen round barrow?

Cwm Henwen round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR347.

What period does Cwm Henwen round barrow date from?

Cwm Henwen round barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Henwen round barrow?

Cwm Henwen 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 BR347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Henwen round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd (5.5 km), Twyn yr Esgair Settlement (6.3 km), Two Cairns on Fan Foel (7.4 km).

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