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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Foresters' Oaks round barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MM333
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foresters' Oaks round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM MM333). The barrow dates to the Bronze Age, when such earthen mounds served as burial repositories for the dead and functioned as focal points for ritual activity within the landscape. The monument consists of an earth mound constructed over an inhumed burial or burials, typical of round barrow construction during the second millennium BCE. As with many such barrows, it represents evidence of burial practice and the social organisation of Bronze Age Welsh communities.

Foresters' Oaks round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foresters' Oaks round barrow?

Foresters' Oaks round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM MM333). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM333.

What period does Foresters' Oaks round barrow date from?

Foresters' Oaks 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 Foresters' Oaks round barrow?

Foresters' Oaks 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 MM333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foresters' Oaks round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church (6.5 km), Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (6.5 km), Wilcrick Hill Camp (6.6 km).

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