Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG314
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon is a round barrow located in Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and representing a funerary monument of considerable archaeological interest. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference SAM MG314 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage organisation. Round barrows of this type served as burial monuments for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities, functioning as both funerary structures and ritual focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The barrow's preservation and designation reflect its value as evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Wales.

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow?

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon is a round barrow located in Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and representing a funerary monument of considerable archaeological interest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG314.

What period does Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow date from?

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon 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 Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow?

Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon 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 MG314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd Cwm y Ffynnon round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ceffig Caerau Stone Circle (4.7 km), Yr Allor Cairn (5 km), Ffridd yr Ystrad Cairns (6 km).

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