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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Goetre Uchaf barrow

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN376
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Goetre Uchaf barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN376. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual structure of the type widely distributed across the Welsh landscape during this period. Round barrows of this character typically functioned as burial mounds, often containing inhumations or cremations of individuals of social prominence, accompanied by grave goods that reflect their status and the spiritual beliefs of their communities. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Conwy region.

Goetre Uchaf barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Goetre Uchaf barrow?

Goetre Uchaf barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN376. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN376.

What period does Goetre Uchaf barrow date from?

Goetre Uchaf 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 Goetre Uchaf barrow?

Goetre Uchaf 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 CN376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Goetre Uchaf barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llys Dinorwig (6.7 km), Caer Carreg y Fran (7.2 km), Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch (8.1 km).

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