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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Morfa House Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM188
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Morfa House Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM188. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial mound for one or more individuals and reflecting the ritual practices and social structures of prehistoric Welsh communities. The monument's physical form consists of an earthen mound, characteristic of this monument class, which would have originally been more prominent than its present condition. As a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary site, it provides archaeological evidence for burial customs and religious beliefs during the prehistoric period in Wales.

Morfa House Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morfa House Round Barrow?

Morfa House Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM188. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM188.

What period does Morfa House Round Barrow date from?

Morfa House 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Morfa House Round Barrow?

Morfa House 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 GM188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morfa House Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Gatehouse (1.5 km), Llantwit Major Dovecot (1.6 km), Llantwit Major Monastic Settlement (Site of) (1.6 km).

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