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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Domen Ddu Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG079
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Domen Ddu Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG079. Dating to the Bronze Age, the barrow represents the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in Wales during this period. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, a physical testament to burial and ceremonial activity that would have held significance for local populations. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumations or cremations and served as focal points for community commemoration and religious observance during the Bronze Age.

Domen Ddu Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Domen Ddu Round Barrow?

Domen Ddu Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG079. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG079.

What period does Domen Ddu Round Barrow date from?

Domen Ddu 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 Domen Ddu Round Barrow?

Domen Ddu 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 MG079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Domen Ddu Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Domen-ddu round barrows (4.6 km), Castle Bank Settlement (7.3 km), The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod (7.4 km).

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