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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD127
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. This round barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of burial practice during this period when such earthen mounds were constructed across the Welsh landscape to inter the dead with grave goods and ceremonial deposits. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation at the time of its official scheduling reflect the typical erosion and agricultural disturbance affecting such monuments in upland regions. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and settlement patterns in Radnorshire.

Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow?

Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD127.

What period does Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow date from?

Llwyn-Ceubren 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 Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow?

Llwyn-Ceubren 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 RD127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwyn-Ceubren Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Cae-Maerdy Castle Mound (6.5 km), Cwrt Llechryd moated site (6.8 km), Fforest Wood Mound & Bailey Castle (7.3 km).

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