Scheduled MonumentsWalesLong Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm
Prehistoric · Chambered long barrow

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM MM206
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered long barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm is a chambered long barrow situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MM206. The site comprises both a long barrow and an associated round barrow, representing prehistoric funerary monuments of the Neolithic period. The long barrow would have functioned as a communal burial structure, typical of early agricultural communities in Britain and Ireland, with an internal chamber arrangement for the deposition of the dead. The presence of both barrow forms at this location suggests successive phases of use and ritual activity across the prehistoric period, reflecting evolving burial practices and the site's continuing significance as a focus for ceremonial and funerary activity.

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm?

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm is a chambered long barrow situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MM206. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM206.

What period does Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm date from?

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm?

Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm 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 MM206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heston Brake Long Barrow (4.5 km), Crick Medieval House (5.1 km), Portskewett Hill Roman Site (5.1 km).

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