Scheduled MonumentsWalesMiddle Hendre Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Middle Hendre Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM MM112
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middle Hendre Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM112. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices characteristic of this period, when round barrows served as prominent markers for elite or communal interments across the Welsh landscape. Its physical form comprises an earthen mound typical of Bronze Age funerary construction, which would have originally been more substantial than its present condition. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Wales, exemplifying the ritual and funerary traditions of Bronze Age communities in the region.

Middle Hendre Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middle Hendre Round Barrow?

Middle Hendre Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM112. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM112.

What period does Middle Hendre Round Barrow date from?

Middle Hendre 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 Middle Hendre Round Barrow?

Middle Hendre 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 MM112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middle Hendre Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Govan's Churchyard Cross, Llangovan (8.3 km), Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm (8.6 km), Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church (9.4 km).

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