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Moel Fodiar Tumuli is a prehistoric round cairn situated in Wales and protected as an ancient monument by Cadw under reference DE282. The monument consists of a substantial mound of stones constructed on bedrock composed of Ludlow rocks—a geological formation dating to the Ludlow age, comprising mudstone, siltstone and sandstone that would have been readily available from the surrounding landscape. This firm, relatively stable foundation would have supported the weight of the cairn structure for millennia.
Round cairns of this type were typically constructed during the Bronze Age as burial monuments, serving as focal points for ritual and community remembrance. Their prominent positioning on the Welsh landscape made them visible markers of territorial significance and ancestral authority. The use of locally derived stone reflects efficient construction practices and a deep knowledge of the available geology.
The preservation of Moel Fodiar Tumuli beneath modern protective legislation recognises its importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in Wales. Such monuments contribute substantially to understanding the Bronze Age communities who inhabited this region and their engagement with the natural landscape, from which both building materials and sustenance were drawn.
Moel Fodiar Tumuli is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE282. View the official record →
Moel Fodiar Tumuli is a prehistoric round cairn situated in Wales and protected as an ancient monument by Cadw under reference DE282.
Moel Fodiar Tumuli dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Moel Fodiar Tumuli 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 DE282.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas Newydd Round Barrow (3.5 km), Hwlffordd Round Barrows (3.7 km), Bylchau Church Round Barrows (5.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Moel Fodiar Tumuli's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Moel Fodiar Tumuli stands on Ludlow Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ludlow. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.