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Moel Dod is a round barrow situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a monument of Bronze Age funerary significance. The barrow forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric burial practice in Wales during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the interment of individuals of elevated social status. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric ritual and mortuary customs in the region. Its physical form as a round barrow demonstrates the enduring tradition of monumental burial construction that characterised Bronze Age societies across Britain and Wales.
Moel Dod round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD249. View the official record →
Moel Dod is a round barrow situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a monument of Bronze Age funerary significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD249.
Moel Dod 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 the UK.
Moel Dod 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 RD249.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Tinboeth (1.7 km), Llananno Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post (2.8 km), Moelfre Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (4 km).
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