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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Knaps Barrows

Wales
Cadw SAM MG213
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knaps Barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age round barrow located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site comprises a funerary monument typical of prehistoric ritual practice in Britain, dating to the period when communal and individual burial mounds were constructed across the landscape. As a round barrow, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial customs and the ceremonial life of early Welsh communities. The monument's survival to the present day provides evidence of the continuity and significance of ritual funerary practices during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Knaps Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knaps Barrows?

Knaps Barrows is a Neolithic and Bronze Age round barrow located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG213.

What period does Knaps Barrows date from?

Knaps Barrows 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 Knaps Barrows?

Knaps Barrows 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 MG213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knaps Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 150m north east of Wilmington (7.3 km), Motte castle 100m north of Wotherton Hall (8.7 km), Motte castle adjacent to The Mount cottage (8.9 km).

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