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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Foel Fadian Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MG108
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foel Fadian Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG108. The barrow represents a typical example of the round burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Such monuments served as focal points for communal ceremony and the interment of significant individuals, often accompanied by grave goods. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial custom distribution across Welsh upland landscapes.

Foel Fadian Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foel Fadian Round Barrow?

Foel Fadian Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG108. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG108.

What period does Foel Fadian Round Barrow date from?

Foel Fadian 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 Foel Fadian Round Barrow?

Foel Fadian 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 MG108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foel Fadian Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Biga, Pumlumon Fawr/Plynlimon (5.6 km), Carreg Wen Prehistoric Standing Stone (7 km), Cwmbiga long cairn (7.2 km).

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