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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM159
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as Scheduled Ancient Monument GM159 by Cadw. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual site of considerable regional significance. As a round barrow, it would have served as a burial monument, likely containing one or more interments and potentially functioning within a broader ritual landscape. The site exemplifies the funerary practices and ceremonial investment of Bronze Age communities in Wales, reflecting the cultural importance placed upon monumental burial architecture during this period.

Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow?

Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as Scheduled Ancient Monument GM159 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM159.

What period does Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow date from?

Ergyd Uchaf 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow?

Ergyd Uchaf 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 GM159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone (5.1 km), Sculptured Cross Llanmihangel Farm (6.1 km), Kenfig Castle & Medieval Town (6.3 km).

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