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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Gelli Hill Round Barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD034
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gelli Hill Round Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric ritual activity. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of round barrow construction in the Welsh uplands, which served as a burial monument for one or more individuals during the Prehistoric period. Such monuments are significant archaeological features, providing evidence of settlement patterns, burial practices, and the ritual landscape of early communities in Wales. The site is formally protected under the Cadw register of monuments as SAM RD034, reflecting its recognised importance for understanding prehistoric funerary traditions in the region.

Gelli Hill Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gelli Hill Round Barrow?

Gelli Hill Round Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric ritual activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD034.

What period does Gelli Hill Round Barrow date from?

Gelli Hill 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gelli Hill Round Barrow?

Gelli Hill 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 RD034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gelli Hill Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmblaenerw House Platforms (6.9 km), Cefn Wylfre Stone Circle and Round Barrow (8.3 km), Cefn Wylfre Deserted Rural Settlement (8.3 km).

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