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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM321
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM321. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of the burial practices characteristic of that period in Wales. The monument survives as a substantial earthen mound, typical of round barrows constructed during the Bronze Age as burial monuments for individuals of elevated status within their communities. Such barrows served both funerary and ritual functions, often marking important ceremonial and burial sites within the Bronze Age landscape.

Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow?

Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM321. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM321.

What period does Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow date from?

Maes-y-Hwyaid 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 Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow?

Maes-y-Hwyaid 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 GM321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes-y-Hwyaid Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village (6.8 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (7 km), East Orchard Manor House (7 km).

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