Scheduled MonumentsWalesHundred House round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Hundred House round barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD230
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hundred House round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound and forms part of the broader ritual and burial landscape characteristic of Bronze Age communities in mid-Wales. Its construction and use reflect the ceremonial practices and social organisation of prehistoric societies, with such monuments typically serving as focal points for communal burial and commemoration. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM RD230, recognising its archaeological and historical significance.

Hundred House round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hundred House round barrow?

Hundred House round barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD230.

What period does Hundred House round barrow date from?

Hundred House 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 Hundred House round barrow?

Hundred House 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 RD230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hundred House round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanbedr Hill Cist Cairn (6.3 km), Llanbedr Hill Platform House (6.9 km), Aberedw Castle (7.8 km).

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